NOUN

Trotz/tʁɔt͡s/defiance; obstinacy; despite (as a preposition with 'von')

Trotz is a German noun that means defiance, obstinacy, or despite (as a preposition with 'von'). It is pronounced /tʁɔt͡s/. As a noun it takes the article "der".

Definitions

1.attitude or behavior of stubborn resistance or defiance(behavior)

a.stubbornness; willful resistance

Aus reinem Trotz weigert er sich, sein Zimmer aufzuräumen.Out of pure defiance, he refuses to tidy his room.

2.in spite of; despite (when used as a preposition with genitive)(prepositional use: 'trotz')

a.in spite of; despite

Trotz des Regens gingen wir spazieren.Despite the rain, we went for a walk.

Declension

Gendermasculine

SingularPlural
Nominativeder Trotz
Genitivedes Trotzes
Dativedem Trotz
Accusativeden Trotz

Frequently asked questions

What does "Trotz" mean in English?
"Trotz" means defiance, obstinacy, or despite (as a preposition with 'von'). It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Trotz"?
"Trotz" is pronounced /tʁɔt͡s/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Trotz" der, die, or das?
"Trotz" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
What part of speech is "Trotz"?
"Trotz" is a noun in German.

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