NOUN
derTrotz/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
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Trotz | — |
| Genitive | des Trotzes | — |
| Dative | dem Trotz | — |
| Accusative | den 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.
