ADVERB

trotzdem/ˈtʁɔt͡sdeːm/nevertheless; nonetheless; still

trotzdem is a German adverb that means nevertheless, nonetheless, or still. It is pronounced /ˈtʁɔt͡sdeːm/.

Definitions

1.Used to introduce a statement that contrasts with or qualifies what has just been said(contrast, concession)

a.nevertheless; in spite of that

Es regnete den ganzen Tag, trotzdem gingen wir spazieren.It rained all day; nevertheless, we went for a walk.

b.all the same; still

Er war sehr müde, trotzdem arbeitete er bis spät in die Nacht.He was very tired, still he worked late into the night.

Frequently asked questions

What does "trotzdem" mean in English?
"trotzdem" means nevertheless, nonetheless, or still. It is a German adverb.
How do you pronounce "trotzdem"?
"trotzdem" is pronounced /ˈtʁɔt͡sdeːm/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What part of speech is "trotzdem"?
"trotzdem" is a adverb in German.

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