trotzdem

Based on: trotz
Goethe B1 Conjunction
1.

despite that

(You MUST think of it as "despite that" because it is NOT a direct translation for "although")
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Examples
  • Ich lerne viel aber trotzdem kann ich mir nie die Artikel nicht merken.
  • I study a lot and yet, I can never remember the articles.
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How to use “trotzdem” (and “obwohl”)

We'll learn how to properly use "trotzdem" and "trotz" in a sentence, explore their translations and check out the difference to "obwohl".

Vocab: trotzdem, obwohl, der Trotz, trotzen, trotz

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How to say “anyway” in German

In this post, we'll learn how to say "anyway" in German. There are three ways and they each express a very distinct meaning. Mixing them up is very confusing.

Vocab: trotzdem, jedenfalls, wie dem auch sei, wie auch immer, naja, sowieso, eh

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“anyway” in German – The Exercise

There are five (main) ways of translating "anyway" in German. Today, we'll practice when to use which.

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When to use “trotzdem” – The Quiz

The core meaning of "trotzdem" is "despite that". But it can have other translations as well. Today, we'll practice these and recap trotz, trotzdem and obwohl.

Vocab: trotzdem, still, yet, anyway, regardless, though

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How many meanings does the German word 'trotzdem' have?

trotzdem has 1 distinct meaning: 1. despite that .

What is 'trotzdem' related to?

The word 'trotzdem' is related to trotz.

Where can I learn more about 'trotzdem'?

Here are some articles where you can learn more about 'trotzdem':

How to use “trotzdem” (and “obwohl”)
We'll learn how to properly use "trotzdem" and "trotz" in a sentence, explore their translations and check out the difference to "obwohl".
Vocab: trotzdem, obwohl, der Trotz, trotzen, trotz
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How to say “anyway” in German
In this post, we'll learn how to say "anyway" in German. There are three ways and they each express a very distinct meaning. Mixing them up is very confusing.
Vocab: trotzdem, jedenfalls, wie dem auch sei, wie auch immer, naja, sowieso, eh
Read article

“anyway” in German – The Exercise
There are five (main) ways of translating "anyway" in German. Today, we'll practice when to use which.
Read article

When to use “trotzdem” – The Quiz
The core meaning of "trotzdem" is "despite that". But it can have other translations as well. Today, we'll practice these and recap trotz, trotzdem and obwohl.
Vocab: trotzdem, still, yet, anyway, regardless, though
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