ADPOSITION
trotz/tʁɔt͡s/despite; in spite of
trotz is a German adposition that means despite or in spite of. It is pronounced /tʁɔt͡s/.
Definitions
1.in spite of something; despite(preposition)
a.introduces something that does not prevent the following action or state
Trotz des Regens gingen wir spazieren.—Despite the rain, we went for a walk.
b.sometimes also used with dative, especially in colloquial speech
Trotz dem schlechten Wetter findet das Fest statt.—In spite of the bad weather, the festival takes place.
Frequently asked questions
- What does "trotz" mean in English?
- "trotz" means despite or in spite of. It is a German adposition.
- How do you pronounce "trotz"?
- "trotz" is pronounced /tʁɔt͡s/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What part of speech is "trotz"?
- "trotz" is a adposition in German.
