Preposition
trotz
Pronunciation: /trɔts/
in spite of, despite
B1
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Meanings
Preposition
- in spite of, despite
Example sentence
Trotz ihres Reichtums ist sie nicht glücklich.
For all her riches, she's not happy.
Word forms
Genitiv
Usage
- trotz des Regens — despite the rain; formal written German normally uses the genitive
- trotzdem — nevertheless; an adverb, not a preposition
Trotz des schlechten Wetters war der Park gut besucht.
Despite the bad weather the park was well attended.