Translation of German word "trotz" to English
trotz
/tʁɔts/
Meaning
PrepositionIn spite of, not with standing.
How to use
The preposition trotz ('despite / in spite of') requires the genitive case (trotz des Regens — despite the rain). In colloquially spoken German and in some regional dialects, it is commonly used with the dative case. The related conjunction is trotzdem.
🇬🇧 English
despite, in spite of
Example
Ich gehe trotz des Regens spazieren.
I go for a walk despite the rain.
Ich esse trotz meiner Diät ein Eis.
I eat ice cream despite being on a diet.
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Common phrases
- trotz des Regens— despite the rain (genitive)
- trotz allem— despite everything / after all (dative idiom)
- trotz der Kälte— despite the cold
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What is the definition of the German word "trotz"?▼
The German word "trotz" is defined as: "In spite of, not with standing."
What does the German word "trotz" mean?▼
The German word "trotz" means "despite, in spite of" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Ich gehe trotz des Regens spazieren." (which translates as "I go for a walk despite the rain.").
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