This is the 699th most frequent Indonesian word.
padahal
"Padahal" means "even though" or "whereas."
Used to express contrast between an intention and an unsuitable circumstance.
Saya ingin pergi ke pantai, padahal cuaca sedang hujan.
I want to go to the beach, even though the weather is rainy.
Indicates a discrepancy between a claim and an actual fact.
Dia mengatakan sudah makan, padahal dia belum makan apa-apa.
He said he had eaten, although he hadn't eaten anything.
Shows a contrast between a desire and the reality that contradicts it.