dennoch
nevertheless
Dieses Wort zeigt einen Gegensatz an und bedeutet so viel wie 'trotzdem' oder 'aber trotzdem'.
The German word "dennoch" is an adverb meaning "nevertheless", "still", or "nonetheless". It combines "den" (a form of the definite article/demonstrative pronoun) and "noch" (meaning "still" or "yet").
Similar words include:
- trotzdem (despite that)
- ungeachtet (regardless)
- gleichwohl (nevertheless)
Difference:
- "dennoch" typically emphasizes a contrast despite a preceding statement, similar to "nevertheless".
- "trotzdem" can be used more broadly for "despite that" with a slightly stronger sense of opposition.
- "ungeachtet" is more formal and often used in legal or written language.
- "gleichwohl" is quite formal and less common in everyday speech.
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Examples
Er ist krank, dennoch geht er zur Arbeit.conjunction
He is sick, nevertheless he goes to work.
Sie muss arbeiten, dennoch findet sie Zeit für ihre Familie.conjunction
She has to work, nevertheless she finds time for her family.
Er kommt spät, dennoch wird er das Meeting nicht verpassen.conjunction
He is coming late, nevertheless he will not miss the meeting.
Er ist müde, dennoch arbeitet er weiter.conjunction
He is tired, nevertheless he keeps working.
Er kam unerwartet, dennoch war seine Hilfe sehr willkommen.adverb
He arrived unexpectedly, nevertheless his help was very welcome.
Dennoch muss er zur Arbeit gehen.adverb
Nevertheless, he must go to work.
Der Zug hatte Verspätung, dennoch blieben alle ruhig.conjunction
The train was delayed, nevertheless everyone remained calm.
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