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Nevertheless; although the previously mentioned circumstance argues against it or would lead one to expect something else.
Es regnete stark, nichtsdestotrotz gingen wir spazieren.
It was raining heavily; nevertheless, we went for a walk.
'Nichtsdestotrotz' (nevertheless) can appear at the beginning of a sentence, in which case it is followed directly by the finite verb. It can also appear in the middle of a sentence, without changing the basic meaning of the sentence.
Nichtsdestotrotz blieb sie ruhig.
Nevertheless, she remained calm.
Sie blieb nichtsdestotrotz ruhig.
She nevertheless remained calm.
This adverb frequently appears in explanatory or argumentative texts when, after raising an objection, the writer continues with their own statement. It is particularly suitable as a transition between two ideas.
Die Kosten sind gestiegen; nichtsdestotrotz wird das Projekt fortgesetzt.
Costs have increased; nevertheless, the project will continue.
'Nichtsdestotrotz' (nevertheless) means the same as 'trotzdem' (still / anyway), 'dennoch' (yet / nonetheless), or 'nichtsdestoweniger' (nonetheless). It originated as a humorous blend of 'nichtsdestoweniger' and 'trotzdem', but is now also common in factual texts.
Der Film bekam schlechte Kritiken, nichtsdestotrotz wurde er ein großer Erfolg.
The film received poor reviews; nevertheless, it became a major success.
