Trotz
Example: Trotz des Regens gingen wir spazieren und hatten Spaß.
Definition
"Trotz" is a German preposition used to indicate opposition or concession, meaning 'despite' or 'in spite of.' It shows that something happens regardless of an obstacle or contrary condition, as in the phrase 'Trotz des Regens gingen wir spazieren und hatten Spaß' (Despite the rain, we went for a walk and had fun).
Etymology
The German preposition "trotz" comes from the Middle High German word 'trotz,' which meant defiance or resistance. It originally conveyed a sense of boldness or standing against something. Did you know that "trotz" shares roots with the English word 'truce,' though their meanings evolved differently over time?
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"Trotz" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (B1) - set 1", containing 119 commonly used words.
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