ADVERB

trotzdem/ˈtʁɔt͡sdeːm/nevertheless; nonetheless; still

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

Definitions

1.nevertheless; despite what was said or happened before(concession)

a.used to introduce a contrasting statement, showing that something happens or is true despite a contrary fact or expectation

Es regnete, trotzdem ging er spazieren.—It was raining; nevertheless, he went for a walk.

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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