trotz
despite
Meaning of trotz
ohne sich davon beeinflussen zu lassen
without being affected by
Pronunciation
trotz with English translation
trotz usage examples
Trotz des Regens gehen wir spazieren.
Despite the rain, we're going for a walk.
Sie lächelte trotz der schlechten Nachricht.
She smiled despite the bad news.
trotz synonyms
What's the difference between trotz, ungeachtet, ungeachtet dessen, obgleich, trotzdem, dennoch, and aber
A formal preposition meaning “despite” or “in spite of”; very close to the primary meaning, but more elevated in style.
A formal linking expression meaning “despite that” or “nevertheless”; usually refers back to a previous statement.
A conjunction meaning “although” or “though”; not a preposition, but it introduces a subordinate clause.
An adverb/linking word meaning “nevertheless” or “still”; often used instead of a “trotz” construction, but it is not a preposition.
An adverb meaning “nevertheless”; slightly more formal and literary than “trotzdem.”
A versatile word meaning “however,” “but,” or “nevertheless”; often used for contrast rather than as a direct prepositional equivalent.
Advanced: broader words
A very common neutral “but”; the most general contrast marker, not a precise equivalent of “despite.”
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Questions about this word
What does trotz mean?
without being affected by
How do you pronounce trotz?
trotz is pronounced [tʁɔts].
How is trotz used in a sentence?
Despite the rain, we're going for a walk. Translation: Trotz des Regens gehen wir spazieren.
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