trotzdem
nevertheless
Dieses Wort zeigt, dass man etwas tut oder sagt, obwohl es ein Hindernis oder einen Grund gibt, es nicht zu tun.
The German word "trotzdem" is an adverb that means "nevertheless" or "despite that". It indicates a continuation or an action that occurs despite contrary circumstances or previous statements. "Trotzdem" is used to show contrast or contradiction between expected and real outcomes.
Similar expressions in German include "dennoch" (nevertheless) and "jedoch" (however). These words are also used to contradict a previous statement or to indicate that what follows is contrary to what might be assumed from the preceding context.
The subtle differences between "trotzdem", "dennoch", and "jedoch" can often be interchangeable and may vary based on stylistic choice or nuanced emphasis in a sentence, but they primarily serve the same function of opposing contradiction or presenting an unexpected outcome.
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Examples
Er ist müde, arbeitet aber trotzdem weiter.adverb
He is tired, but nevertheless he continues to work.
Trotzdem gehe ich heute noch spazieren.adverb
Nevertheless, I am still going for a walk today.
Er fühlt sich müde, trotzdem arbeitet er weiter.adverb
He feels tired, nevertheless he continues to work.
Trotzdem ist das Wetter schön.adverb
Nevertheless, the weather is nice.
Wir hatten viele Probleme, trotzdem gaben wir nicht auf.adverb
We had many problems, nevertheless we did not give up.
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