trotz
despite
without being affected by
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What's the difference between trotz / ungeachtet / ungeachtet dessen / ungeachtet von / obgleich / trotzdem
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.
An uncommon and partly outdated form; in modern German, speakers usually prefer “ungeachtet” or “trotz.”
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.
A very common neutral “but”; the most general contrast marker, not a precise equivalent of “despite.”
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trotz means despite. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce trotz
/tʁɔts/
trotz translation
despite
trotz examples
Trotz des Regens gehen wir spazieren.
trotz transcription
/tʁɔts/
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trotz meaning: what does it mean?
ohne sich davon beeinflussen zu lassen
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trotz is pronounced as /tʁɔts/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
trotz definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
Trotz des Regens gehen wir spazieren. Translation: Несмотря на дождь, мы идём гулять.
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