der Trotz

Plural: die kein Plural
Based on: *der(ə)-
Goethe B1 Noun
1.

the defiance

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Examples
  • Ich gehe der Erkältung zum Trotz schwimmen. (sounds literary nowadays)
  • In defiance/ of my cold I go swimming.
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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 many meanings does the German word 'Trotz' have?

Trotz has 1 distinct meaning: 1. the defiance.

What is the gender of 'Trotz'?

der

What is the plural of 'Trotz'?

die kein Plural

What is 'Trotz' related to?

The word 'Trotz' is related to *der(ə)-.

Where can I learn more about '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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