Trotzdem Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Trotzdem" is mainly used as conjunction meaning "nevertheless", "however" or "still". It is also used as adverb.

Essential properties of "trotzdem"

Its most important properties are:

Properties as Conjunction

adverbial

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

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "Despite that, however, nevertheless"

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

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Es regnet, trotzdem gehen wir spazieren.It's raining, nevertheless we're going for a walk.
  2. Sie war krank, trotzdem ist sie zur Arbeit gegangen.She was sick, nevertheless she went to work.
  3. Das Essen war teuer, trotzdem hat es nicht gut geschmeckt.The food was expensive, nevertheless it didn't taste good.

2.) "Despite everything, anyway"

"Trotzdem", when used with this meaning, acts as adverb.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Ich habe es ihm erklärt, er hat es trotzdem nicht verstanden.I explained it to him, he still didn't understand it.
  2. Es war sehr schwierig, aber wir haben es trotzdem geschafft.It was very difficult, but we managed it anyway.
  3. Sie wusste, dass es gefährlich war, sie ist trotzdem gegangen.She knew it was dangerous, she went anyway.
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