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dennoch

nevertheless

Meaning of dennoch

Deutsch

trotzdem; jedoch

English

despite that; however

nevertheless

Pronunciation

German
/ˈdɛnnoːx/

dennoch with English translation

dennoch usage examples

🇩🇪German→🇬🇧English

Es regnete, dennoch gingen wir spazieren.

It was raining; nevertheless, we went for a walk.

🇩🇪German→🇬🇧English

Er war müde, dennoch arbeitete er weiter.

He was tired; nevertheless, he kept working.

dennoch synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between dennoch, trotzdem, gleichwohl, nichtsdestotrotz, allerdings, immerhin, and zwar

trotzdem
🇩🇪German

The most neutral and common equivalent of “nevertheless.” It means “despite that / still” and fits most contexts.

B2very often
G
🇩🇪German
gleichwohl

A more formal, literary equivalent of “nevertheless.” It sounds more elevated and less conversational than trotzdem.

C1rare word
N
🇩🇪German
nichtsdestotrotz

A more elaborate way of saying “nevertheless,” common in speech and writing. Very close in meaning to trotzdem.

C1often
A
🇩🇪German
allerdings

Often means not only “nevertheless” but also “however” or “admittedly.” It can soften or qualify the previous statement.

B2very often

Advanced: broader words

I
🇩🇪German
immerhin

Means more like “at least” or “after all.” It highlights a positive remaining point or consolation, not just contrast.

B2often
Z
🇩🇪German
zwar

By itself it does not mean “nevertheless.” It introduces a concession in the pattern “zwar ..., aber ...” (“although ..., but ...”).

B2very often

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Questions about this word

What does dennoch mean?

despite that; however

How do you pronounce dennoch?

dennoch is pronounced [ˈdɛnnoːx].

How is dennoch used in a sentence?

It was raining; nevertheless, we went for a walk. Translation: Es regnete, dennoch gingen wir spazieren.

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