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defiance
Ein Wort für etwas, das anders ist als ein Hindernis oder ein Problem, das da ist.
The German word "trotz" is a preposition and noun that means "despite", "in spite of", or "defiance".
- As a preposition, it expresses contrast or opposition, equivalent to "despite" or "although".
- As a noun ("der Trotz"), it means defiance or stubbornness — an attitude of resisting or opposing.
Meaning of the base word
"Trotz" itself is a standalone word, so there are no sub-words (excluding prefixes).
Similar words
- "ungeachtet" – regardless of, despite
- "obwohl" – although, even though
- "entgegen" – contrary to, against
Differences
- "trotz" emphasizes contradiction or defiance; used mainly as a preposition meaning "despite," or as a noun expressing stubbornness.
- "obwohl" is a subordinating conjunction meaning "although," introducing a subordinate clause.
- "ungeachtet" is more formal and often used like "discarding" or "regardless of" something.
- "entgegen" means "against" or "contrary to," often implying opposition rather than just contrast.
Example:
- Trotz des Regens gehen wir spazieren. — Despite the rain, we go for a walk.
- Er handelt aus Trotz. — He acts out of defiance.
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Examples
Sein Trotz half ihm, schwierige Situationen zu meistern.noun
His defiance helped him to master difficult situations.
Aus lauter Trotz wollte das Kind nicht ins Bett gehen.noun
Out of sheer defiance, the child did not want to go to bed.
Aus purem Trotz weigerte sie sich, Hilfe anzunehmen.noun
Out of pure defiance, she refused to accept help.
Aus purem Trotz weigerte sie sich, um Hilfe zu bitten.noun
Out of pure defiance, she refused to ask for help.
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