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.
