Structure
Verb + とは言うものの + Phrase
[い]Adjective + とは言うものの + Phrase
[な]Adjective + (だ)+ とは言うものの + Phrase
Noun + (だ)+ とは言うものの + Phrase
Phrase (A)。とは言うものの + Phrase (B)
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About とは言うものの
とは言うものの is a set expression that may be used after most types of words, it is a combination of と as a case-marking particle, は as an adverbial particle, the う-Verb 言う, and the conjunction particle ものの 'although'. Its literal translation of 'although it is said that (A), (B)' is the same as how it will usually be interpreted in English.
When used after either nouns or な-Adjectives, だ will precede とは言うものの.
This phrase may also be used at the beginning of sentences when acknowledging a statement that was made, but then pointing out that there is other important information as well. In all cases, the (B) phrase that comes after ものの will be considered the important or defining detail.
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数学は時間の無駄だとは言うものの、やはり基本を知る価値だってある。
Although it is said that math is a waste of time, actually, learning the basics still has its value.
彼はホラー作家として知られているとは言うものの、傑作と言えるものは1982年に出版された犯罪小説だ。
Although he is known as a horror author, what can be called his masterpiece is actually a crime novel that was published in 1982.
チェコの「ストラホフ・スタジアム」は「世界最大のスポーツスタジアム」とは言うものの、実際にはスポーツ目的にはほとんど使われていない。
Although the Czech 'Strahov Stadium' is said to be the 'world's largest sports stadium', in practice it is hardly used for sports purposes.
このカフェは人気が高いとは言うものの、実際には知る人ぞ知る所だ。
Although I say that this coffeehouse is popular, actually that's limited to the people that know the place.
それは「人工知能」とは言うものの、まだ「知能」というよりも「コンピューター」に近いものだ。
Although that is called 'artificial intelligence', it is still closer to a 'computer' than actual 'intelligence'.
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