Trotz Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Trotz" is mainly used as preposition meaning "despite", "in spite of" or "notwithstanding". It is also used as conjunction.

Essential properties of "trotz"

Its most important properties are:

Properties as Preposition

  • Governed cases: genitive
  • Functions: causal

Properties as Conjunction

adverbial

Meanings of "trotz" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "Despite, nevertheless, regardless of"

"Trotz", when used with this meaning, acts as preposition.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Trotz des Regens gingen wir spazieren.Despite the rain, we went for a walk.
  2. Er kam trotz seiner Verletzung zum Training.He came to training despite his injury.
  3. Sie machte weiter, trotz aller Schwierigkeiten.She continued, despite all difficulties.

2.) "Despite the fact that, although"

"Trotz", when used with this meaning, acts as conjunction.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Trotz er krank war, ging er zur Arbeit.Despite the fact that he was sick, he went to work.
  2. Sie ging aus, trotz dass ihre Eltern es verboten hatten.She went out, despite the fact that her parents had forbidden it.
  3. Trotz dass es regnete, fand das Picknick statt.Despite the fact that it was raining, the picnic took place.
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