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trotzdem — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • although conj Despite the fact that; used to introduce a contrast or concession.
  • anyway adv Regardless of what has just been said or what happens; in any case.
  • but conjunction Used to introduce a contrast or exception to what was just said.
  • nevertheless adv In spite of what was just said; even so.
  • regardless adv Without letting something change the outcome; no matter what.
  • still adj Not moving; calm and motionless.
  • though conj Despite the fact that; although.

Senses

trotzdem is used for these senses in English:

  • all the same (idiom) Anyway; nevertheless; nonetheless.
  • although But, except.
  • anyway (conjunctive) Regardless; anyhow. [from 19th c.]
  • but However, although, nevertheless, on the other hand (introducing a clause contrary to prior belief or in contrast with the preceding clause or sentence).
  • but (obsolete) Except with; unless with; without.
  • in any case Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see in,‎ any,‎ case.
  • just the same (idiomatic) Anyway; nevertheless.
  • nevertheless (conjunctive) In spite of what preceded; yet.

anyway — full definition

  1. adv Regardless of what has just been said or what happens; in any case.
  2. adv Used to change the subject or return to an earlier point after a digression.

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