German Conversation · Level 22
89 words
German word
dennoch
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈdɛnɔx/
Meaning
- adverbnevertheless
Example
Die Prüfung war schwierig, dennoch habe ich bestanden.
The exam was difficult; nevertheless, I passed.
More examples
Es war spät, dennoch ging er zur Arbeit.
It was late; nevertheless, he went to work.
Core concept
A later result remains unchanged despite an earlier obstacle.
Common phrases
Dennoch ging er
He went nevertheless
er hat dennoch Recht
He is still right
Similar words
trotzdem: Shows that an action or result continues despite difficulties or opposition.
Definition in German
Einen Gegensatz oder eine überraschende Fortsetzung markiert und anzeigt, dass etwas trotzdem gilt.
Word origin
Dennoch developed from the German elements denn and noch and acquired its modern concessive meaning through their combination.
Usage tips
- Dennoch has a somewhat formal written tone, while trotzdem is more common in everyday speech.
Other meanings
- even soadverb
- stilladverb
Opposites
- deshalbconsequentlyadverb