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