despite / regardless of
ungeachtet + genitive
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despite
Despite a particular fact or circumstance; without allowing it to influence one’s actions. „Ungeachtet“ (despite / regardless of) is usually followed by the genitive.
Ungeachtet der starken Kritik setzte die Regierung das Vorhaben fort.
Despite the strong criticism, the government continued with the project.
„Ungeachtet“ (despite / regardless of) is usually followed by a noun phrase in the genitive. With a specific noun, the genitive is often recognizable from the ending of the article or adjective.
Ungeachtet des hohen Preises kaufte sie das Fahrrad.
Despite the high price, she bought the bicycle.
When „ungeachtet“ (despite / regardless of) appears at the beginning of a sentence, the conjugated verb comes directly after the entire prepositional phrase. The subject then usually comes after the verb.
Ungeachtet des schlechten Wetters fuhr die Mannschaft zum Spiel.
Despite the bad weather, the team went to the game.
„Ungeachtet“ (despite / regardless of) occurs particularly often in formal and written texts, for example in the news, in reports, or in official statements.
Ungeachtet der wiederholten Warnungen blieb die Straße geöffnet.
Despite the repeated warnings, the road remained open.
