in spite of

trotz, ungeachtet

Steht vor etwas, das eine Handlung oder ein Ergebnis verhindern könnte, es aber nicht verhindert.

In einfachem Englisch: Used before something that could prevent an action or result but does not.

• We played outside in spite of the rain.
• She passed in spite of missing several classes.
• In spite of all our efforts, the door stayed shut.

So benutzt man es: in spite of something (We went out in spite of the rain.); in spite of doing something (She felt tired in spite of sleeping well.); in spite of the fact that… (He smiled in spite of the fact that he was hurting.)

Synonyme: despite, notwithstanding

Häufige Wendungen: in spite of rain, in spite of everything

trotz

Drückt aus, dass etwas geschieht, obwohl ein anderer Umstand es normalerweise verhindern würde.

In einfachem Englisch: Used when something happens even though another thing would normally stop it.

• He laughed in spite of the pain.
• In spite of studying hard, I failed the test.
• They stayed friends in spite of their differences.

So benutzt man es: in spite of something (They kept walking in spite of the heat.); in spite of doing something (He lost in spite of playing well.)

Synonyme: despite

Häufige Wendungen: in spite of everything, in spite of difficulties