〜といっても

Pattern: 〜といっても
Level: N3
Meaning: Even though I say X, in reality Y
Attaches to: Clause (plain form)
Example: 料理ができるといっても、カレーだけです。 Even though I say I can cook, it's only curry.
Easily confused with: 〜けど: 'けど' just connects, '〜といっても' qualifies a previous statement.