# trotz

trotz is a German preposition meaning “in spite of”.

## In other languages

- Русский: несмотря на, вопреки
- Українська: незважаючи на, попри

## Meanings

1. in spite of, despite
   - Trotz aller Bemühungen ist es uns nicht gelungen, die Ziele des Projekts zu erreichen. — Despite our best efforts, we were unable to succeed in achieving the project's objectives.

## Examples

- Trotz der Kälte war das Wetter schön. — The weather was beautiful despite the cold.
- Trotz des starken Regens muss ich losgehen. — I have to leave, despite the heavy rain.
- Trotz ihrer Bemühungen hat sich nichts geändert. — Despite their efforts, nothing changed.
- Ich entschied mich trotz des schlechten Wetters, auszugehen. — Even though the weather was bad, I decided to go out.
- Er ging trotz des Sturmes nach draußen. — He went out in spite of the storm.

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