trotz

Based on: Trotz
Preposition
1.

despite

Opposite: wegen
(Followed by genitive, though colloquialy, you might find Dative from time to time)
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Examples
  • Ich gehe trotz meiner Erkältung schwimmen.
  • I go swimming despite my cold.
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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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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 'trotz' have?

trotz has 1 distinct meaning: 1. despite .

What is 'trotz' related to?

The word 'trotz' is related to Trotz.

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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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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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