trotz
despite, in spite of
Definition
prepositionMeanings
- 1.despite
- 2.in spite of
Grammar
Grammar that uses this word
- Genitive preposition 'trotz' (despite)Genitivpräposition 'trotz'
- Extraposition and the Nachfeld (post-field) as a stylistic deviceAusklammerung und Nachfeld als Stilmittel
- Light-verb construction 'zur Durchführung gelangen' (to be carried out)Funktionsverbgefüge 'zur Durchführung gelangen'
- Fossilised expression 'letzten Endes' (ultimately)Fossilierte Wendung 'letzten Endes'
- Fossilised expression 'guter Dinge' (in good cheer)Fossilierte Wendung 'guter Dinge'
Examples
der spielten die Kinder im .
Despite the cold the children played outside in the garden.
der arbeitete sie .
Despite the tiredness she kept working.
Wir gingen trotz des Sturms .
We went outside despite the storm.
seines Alters läuft er jeden .
Despite his age he runs every day.
Sie kam trotz ihrer .
She came to work in spite of her illness.
der hohen Preise kauften wir das .
Despite the high prices we bought the car.
aller Probleme bleibt er .
In spite of all the problems he stays calm.
der fanden wir den .
Despite the darkness we found the way.
Er lächelte trotz der schlechten .
He smiled despite the bad news.
des Regens gingen wir .
Despite the rain we went for a walk.