adverbconjunction
Dennoch
nevertheless
The German word "dennoch" is an adverb meaning "nevertheless" or "nonetheless".
- It is composed of "den" (the accusative masculine/neuter article, here more as a connector) and "noch" which means "still" or "yet".
- Together, it expresses contrast or concession, similar to "however" or "even so".
Similar words:
- trotzdem (despite that)
- nichtsdestotrotz (nonetheless)
- gleichwohl (yet, nevertheless)
Differences:
- dennoch and trotzdem are often interchangeable, but dennoch sounds slightly more formal or literary.
- nichtsdestotrotz is a bit more emphatic or heavier in tone.
- gleichwohl is quite formal and less common in everyday speech.
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Examples
Dennoch gehe ich nach Hause.adverb
Nevertheless, I am going home.
Der Zug hatte Verspätung, dennoch kam ich pünktlich an.adverb
The train was delayed; nevertheless, I arrived on time.
Es regnet, dennoch spielen die Kinder draußen.adverb
It is raining; nevertheless, the children are playing outside.
Die Jacke ist teuer, dennoch kaufe ich sie.adverb
The jacket is expensive; nevertheless, I am buying it.
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