trotzen/ˈtʁɔt͡sn̩/to defy; to brave; to resist
trotzen is a German verb that means to defy, to brave, or to resist. It is pronounced /ˈtʁɔt͡sn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "trotzte" and the past participle is "getrotzt".
Definitions
1.to oppose or resist something or someone stubbornly(gegen Widerstände, Personen)
a.show resistance, not give in despite pressure or adversity
Er trotzt allen Schwierigkeiten und gibt nicht auf.—He defies all difficulties and does not give up.
b.resist authority or rules
Das Kind trotzt den Anweisungen seiner Eltern.—The child defies his parents' instructions.
2.to withstand or brave (weather, nature forces)(Witterung, Natur)
a.endure something (usually weather or natural elements) without being influenced
Die alte Burg trotzt seit Jahrhunderten Wind und Wetter.—The old castle has withstood wind and weather for centuries.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | trotzen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | trotze |
| Present (du) | trotzt |
| Present (er/sie/es) | trotzt |
| Preterite (ich) | trotzte |
| Participle II | getrotzt |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | trotzte |
| Imperative (singular) | trotze |
| Imperative (plural) | trotzt |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "trotzen" mean in English?
- "trotzen" means to defy, to brave, or to resist. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "trotzen"?
- "trotzen" is pronounced /ˈtʁɔt͡sn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "trotzen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "trotzen" is "getrotzt", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "trotzen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "trotzen" becomes "trotzte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "trotzen"?
- "trotzen" is a verb in German.
