Trotz
Example: Trotz des Regens gingen wir spazieren und hatten Spaß.
Definition
"Trotz" is a German preposition that means 'despite' or 'in spite of,' used to indicate that something happens even though there are obstacles or opposing conditions. For example, in the phrase 'Trotz des Regens gingen wir spazieren,' it shows that the walk occurred despite the rain.
Etymology
The word "trotz" comes from Middle High German, related to words meaning defiance or resistance. It originally conveyed a sense of opposition or challenge. Did you know? "Trotz" shares roots with the English word 'trot,' which also carries a sense of movement against resistance.
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"Trotz" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (Mixed) - set 1", containing 20 commonly used words.
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