although I say; although one might say; although called
料理が得意といっても簡単なものしか作れない。
Although I say I'm good at cooking, I can only make simple things.
近いといっても歩いて三十分はかかる。
Although it's said to be close, it takes thirty minutes on foot.
留学といっても半年だけの短期だった。
Although it was called studying abroad, it was only a short six months.