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nevertheless
Expresses a contrast or limitation to something previously said; still, nonetheless.
Die Aufgabe war sehr schwierig, dennoch hat er sie erfolgreich gelöst.
The task was very difficult; nevertheless, he solved it successfully.
When 'dennoch' (nevertheless) stands at the beginning of a sentence, the conjugated verb follows directly in second position. The adverb can also stand after the verb and the subject to emphasize the contrast less strongly.
Es war schon sehr spät. Dennoch las sie das Buch zu Ende.
It was already very late. Nevertheless, she read the book to the end.
'Dennoch' (nevertheless) is mainly used in written language and in more formal contexts. It expresses a clear, often argumentative contrast.
Die Statistiken zeigen einen Rückgang, dennoch bleibt die Lage angespannt.
The statistics show a decline; nevertheless, the situation remains tense.
The word is made up of 'den' and 'noch'. You can think of it as 'and even then still' or 'still despite that', which emphasizes its contrasting meaning.
Er hatte wenig Zeit, dennoch half er seinem Freund beim Umzug.
He had little time; nevertheless, he helped his friend move.
but
„Aber“ and „dennoch“ can express a contrast with a previous statement. „Aber“ usually connects two parts of a sentence or two main clauses, while „dennoch“, as an adverb, emphasizes the unexpected outcome more strongly. Use „aber“ for a simple connection and „dennoch“ when the result is surprising despite an obstacle.
Es regnete; dennoch gingen wir spazieren.
It was raining; nevertheless, we went for a walk.
Es regnete, aber wir gingen trotzdem spazieren.
It was raining, but we went for a walk anyway.
