だというのに

even though

→ だ

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even though Expresses a strong contrast, often with surprise, disappointment, or criticism. It is often equivalent to “and yet” or “despite the fact that.”

JA: もう春だというのに、まだ雪が降っている。

EN: Even though it's already spring, it's still snowing.

決戦前夜だというのになぜ？

Why, of all times, on the eve of the decisive battle?

— ロード・オブ・ザ・リング／王の帰還 (2003)

皆留守だというのに、不思議なことに家中の電灯がついていた。

Strangely, all the lights in the house were on, even though everyone was away.