Translation of German word "trotzdem" to English
trotzdem
/tʁoːtsdɛm/
How to use
The word trotzdem has two functions: as an adversative conjunctional adverb meaning 'nevertheless / anyway / in spite of that' (causes inversion when at the beginning of a clause: Es regnete, trotzdem gingen wir raus), and colloquially as a subordinating conjunction meaning 'although' (Trotzdem es regnete, gingen wir raus). Note: the source metadata mistakenly lists this as 'None' for part of speech, and its translation as 'хотя' (although) only covers the colloquial usage; its primary meaning is 'nevertheless' (тем не менее / всё равно).
🇬🇧 English
trotzdem
Example
Es regnet stark, aber wir gehen trotzdem spazieren.
It's raining heavily, but we're going for a walk anyway.
Das Wetter ist schlecht, trotzdem ist es nicht regnerisch.
The weather is bad, but it's not raining.
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Common phrases
- trotzdem danke— thanks anyway / thank you regardless
- und trotzdem— and yet / and anyway
- trotzdem habe ich— nevertheless I have (inversion)
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The German word "trotzdem" is defined as: "Nevertheless, regardless, anyway."
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The German word "trotzdem" means "trotzdem" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Ich bin müde, trotzdem bin ich noch nicht fertig." (which translates as "It's raining heavily, but we're going for a walk anyway.").
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