trotzdem
Translation
nevertheless, anyway, still, even so
Examples
Es regnet, trotzdem gehe ich spazieren.
It is raining; nevertheless, I am going for a walk.
Er ist krank, aber er arbeitet trotzdem.
He is sick, but he is working anyway.
Grammar Patterns
Start of sentence: Trotzdem ((verb)) ((subject))... Nevertheless, (subject) (verb)... Trotzdem gehe ich zur Arbeit.
Mid-sentence: ((subject)) ((verb)) ... trotzdem ... (Subject) (verb) ... anyway. Ich mache es trotzdem.
Similar Words
Synonyms: dennoch, doch; Antonyms: deshalb
Etymology
From 'trotz' (despite) + 'dem' (that, dative case). Literally 'despite that'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'trotz' (despite) + 'dem' (them/that) -> Despite that.