When you want to say that something happens even though there was an obstacle, use trots. Think of it like "in spite of" or "despite" in English. For example, if it's raining but you still go for a walk, you can say you went for a walk trots regnet (in spite of the rain). It shows a contrast between two things. You put the thing that is being overcome right after trots.
When you're at the B1 level in Swedish, you're starting to understand more complex sentence structures and express more nuanced ideas. The word trots is a great example of a preposition that helps you do just that.
It's used to introduce a situation or fact that makes something else seem surprising or unexpected. Think of it like saying "despite" or "in spite of" in English.
Using trots effectively shows that you can connect different parts of a sentence logically, even when there's a contrast between them. This is a key skill as you move towards more fluent communication.
When you want to express that something happens or is true even though there's an obstacle or contrary situation, you use trots. It's similar to saying 'in spite of' or 'despite' in English. It introduces a contrasting element that doesn't prevent the main action or state.
For example, you might say: Trots regnet gick vi ut. (In spite of the rain, we went out.) Here, the rain is the obstacle, but it doesn't stop them from going out.
When trots is used as a preposition, it means 'in spite of' or 'despite'. It introduces a circumstance that does not prevent something from happening. For example, trots regnet gick vi ut (despite the rain, we went out).
It's important to remember that trots takes the definite form of the noun if it's already definite, but it doesn't itself trigger the definite form if the noun is indefinite. For instance, you would say trots kylan (despite the cold), not trots kallt.
Sometimes, trots can also be used as a conjunction in a more formal context, meaning 'even though' or 'although'. However, its primary and most common usage at this level is as a preposition. Pay close attention to the context to determine its role in the sentence.
trots 30秒了解
- in spite of
- despite
- regardless of
§ What 'trots' means
- DEFINITION
- 'Trots' is a Swedish preposition that means 'in spite of' or 'despite'. It's used to show that something happens or is true even though there is an obstacle or a contrasting fact. Think of it as introducing a contrast that doesn't prevent the main action or situation from occurring.
When you use 'trots', you're essentially saying, 'This happened, even though this other thing was present.' It's a useful word for adding nuance to your sentences and expressing more complex relationships between ideas. You'll hear and read it often in everyday Swedish, so understanding it well will significantly boost your comprehension.
§ When to use 'trots'
Swedes use 'trots' in situations where there's a clear contrast or an unexpected outcome. Here are some common scenarios:
- To indicate a challenge overcome: When someone achieves something despite difficulties.
- To show an unexpected situation: When something happens contrary to what might be expected.
- To express resilience: When someone continues an action even with opposing factors.
Let's look at some examples to make this clearer. Pay close attention to how 'trots' connects the contrasting ideas.
Han gick ut trots regnet. (He went out despite the rain.)
Here, 'regnet' (the rain) is the obstacle, but the action 'gick ut' (went out) still happened.
Företaget lyckades trots de ekonomiska svårigheterna. (The company succeeded in spite of the economic difficulties.)
In this case, 'de ekonomiska svårigheterna' (the economic difficulties) are the challenging factor, but the company still 'lyckades' (succeeded).
Hon fortsatte att le trots den dåliga nyheten. (She continued to smile despite the bad news.)
Here, 'den dåliga nyheten' (the bad news) is something that would typically prevent smiling, but she still 'fortsatte att le' (continued to smile).
It's important to remember that 'trots' introduces the reason or circumstance that does NOT prevent the main event. It's not about cause and effect in a direct way, but rather about an action happening in the face of an opposing factor.
Consider another common usage:
Vi åkte på semester trots att vi hade lite pengar. (We went on vacation even though we had little money.)
In this example, 'trots att' is used. While 'trots' alone is a preposition followed by a noun, 'trots att' acts as a conjunction, followed by a full clause (a subject and a verb). This is a common and important distinction.
- KEY DIFFERENCE
- Use 'trots' + noun/noun phrase. Use 'trots att' + clause (subject + verb).
Mastering 'trots' will allow you to express more sophisticated ideas in Swedish and better understand native speakers. Practice using it in your own sentences to make it stick!
§ What 'trots' means
- Swedish Word
- trots (preposition)
- Definition
- in spite of
- CEFR Level
- B1
The Swedish word 'trots' is a preposition that directly translates to 'in spite of' or 'despite' in English. It's used to introduce a contrasting or unexpected element to a situation. You'll find yourself using it quite often once you get the hang of it, especially when discussing situations where something happens contrary to what might be expected.
§ 'Trots' at Work and School
In a professional or academic setting, 'trots' helps you express nuanced ideas. Imagine you're talking about a project or a study. Things don't always go as planned, right? 'Trots' is perfect for explaining those situations.
Vi slutförde projektet trots tidsbristen. (We completed the project despite the lack of time.)
Here, 'tidsbristen' (the lack of time) is the obstacle, and 'trots' tells us the project was finished anyway. It's a way to highlight resilience or a successful outcome against odds.
Hon fick godkänt på kursen trots sin sjukdom. (She passed the course in spite of her illness.)
In this example, 'sin sjukdom' (her illness) was a challenge, but she succeeded 'trots' it. It adds a layer of achievement to the statement.
§ 'Trots' in the News and Media
News reports often use 'trots' to summarize complex situations succinctly. It's a handy word for journalists to convey a sense of unexpected development or a situation where something occurred contrary to expectations or predictions.
Börsen steg trots den ekonomiska osäkerheten. (The stock market rose despite the economic uncertainty.)
Here, 'den ekonomiska osäkerheten' (the economic uncertainty) would normally suggest a decline, but 'trots' indicates the opposite happened. This creates a concise and impactful headline or news item.
Regnet fortsatte trots väderprognosen. (The rain continued despite the weather forecast.)
This sentence uses 'trots' to highlight a contradiction between the forecast and the actual weather. It's a common way to express surprises or discrepancies.
§ Common Phrases with 'trots'
You'll often hear 'trots' in a few common phrases. Knowing these will make your Swedish sound more natural.
Trots allt: This means 'after all' or 'in spite of everything'. It's used when something happens or is true even after considering all difficulties or previous statements.
Det gick bra trots allt. (It went well after all.)
Trots det: This translates to 'despite that' or 'nevertheless'. It's a useful connector when you want to show a contrast between two sentences or ideas.
Vädret var dåligt. Trots det hade vi roligt. (The weather was bad. Despite that, we had fun.)
§ 'Trots' as a noun
It's worth noting that 'trots' can also be a noun, meaning 'defiance' or 'spite'. However, when it's used as a preposition, as we've been discussing, it generally carries the meaning of 'in spite of'. The context will always make it clear which meaning is intended.
Understanding 'trots' will significantly improve your ability to express complex thoughts and reactions in Swedish, whether you're talking about a work challenge, a school achievement, or a news story.
§ Understanding 'Trots' vs. 'Även om'
Many English speakers learning Swedish get confused between 'trots' and 'även om'. While both can relate to concession, they are used differently. 'Trots' is a preposition and needs a noun or pronoun after it. 'Även om' is a conjunction and introduces a clause (a subject and a verb).
- DEFINITION
- Even though
Även om det regnade, gick vi ut. (Even though it rained, we went out.)
Here, 'det regnade' is a clause. You cannot use 'trots' here.
Trots regnet gick vi ut. (Despite the rain, we went out.)
Here, 'regnet' is a noun. You can use 'trots'.
§ Using the Correct Case After 'Trots'
In Swedish, after prepositions, pronouns often take the objective case. While Swedish has largely lost its case system for nouns, it's still important for pronouns.
Incorrect: Trots jag (Despite I)
Correct: Trots mig (Despite me)
Trots honom kom han i tid. (Despite him, he arrived on time.)
Here, 'honom' is the objective case of 'han' (he).
§ Misplacing 'Trots' in a Sentence
While 'trots' often appears at the beginning of a sentence or phrase, it can also be placed in the middle. However, its placement can affect the flow and emphasis of your sentence. A common mistake is placing it awkwardly.
Consider these two examples:
Trots kylan gick de en lång promenad. (Despite the cold, they went for a long walk.)
De gick en lång promenad trots kylan. (They went for a long walk despite the cold.)
Both are correct, but the first emphasizes the cold as the surprising factor, while the second emphasizes the walk. Avoid putting 'trots' in a position that breaks the natural rhythm of the sentence, e.g., separating a verb from its object if not necessary.
§ Forgetting to Use the Definite Form of Nouns (Often)
When 'trots' is followed by a noun, especially if it refers to a specific instance or a concept that is generally understood, Swedish often uses the definite form of the noun. This is a common point of confusion for English speakers, as English often uses the indefinite form or no article in similar contexts.
Incorrect: Trots dåligt väder, vi gick ut. (Despite bad weather, we went out.)
Correct: Trots det dåliga vädret, gick vi ut. (Despite the bad weather, we went out.)
Trots all uppståndelse var hon lugn. (Despite all the commotion, she was calm.)
'Uppståndelse' (commotion) is in its definite form.
How Formal Is It?
"Oaktat de utmaningar vi står inför, kommer vi att fortsätta vårt arbete. (In spite of the challenges we face, we will continue our work.)"
"Trots regnet gick vi ut på en promenad. (In spite of the rain, we went for a walk.)"
"Det var kallt, men jag gick ut ändå. (It was cold, but I went out anyway.)"
"Fastän dockan var trasig lekte hon med den. (Even though the doll was broken, she played with it.)"
"Det var skitdåligt väder, men vi drog ut ändå. (The weather was really bad, but we went out anyway.)"
趣味小知识
The word 'trots' shares a common linguistic ancestor with the English word 'despite', highlighting their shared Germanic roots and similar semantic development.
发音指南
- Mispronouncing the 'o' as in 'boat' instead of the shorter 'o' sound.
- Not emphasizing the double 't' sound enough.
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需要掌握的语法
When 'trots' is used as a preposition, it directly precedes a noun or a noun phrase.
Trots regnet gick vi ut. (Despite the rain, we went out.)
'Trots' can also be used with a possessive pronoun + noun.
Trots sin ålder är han väldigt aktiv. (Despite his age, he is very active.)
It can introduce a clause, but then it's often followed by 'att'. However, this is more common with the conjunction 'trots att'.
This specific rule focuses on 'trots' as a preposition, so a direct clause without 'att' is less common for the prepositional use.
'Trots' expresses a contrast or an unexpected outcome given a certain condition.
Trots svårigheterna klarade de provet. (Despite the difficulties, they passed the exam.)
It can be placed at the beginning of a sentence or in the middle, depending on what you want to emphasize.
Vi fortsatte arbetet trots tröttheten. (We continued working despite the tiredness.)
按水平分级的例句
Han gick ut trots regnet.
He went out in spite of the rain.
Trots det dåliga vädret åkte vi till stranden.
In spite of the bad weather, we went to the beach.
Hon var glad trots problemen.
She was happy in spite of the problems.
Vi fortsatte arbeta trots tröttheten.
We continued working in spite of the tiredness.
Trots att det var kallt, bar hon en t-shirt.
In spite of it being cold, she wore a t-shirt.
De skrattade trots svårigheterna.
They laughed in spite of the difficulties.
Trots min rädsla, hoppade jag.
In spite of my fear, I jumped.
Han åt kakan trots att han var mätt.
He ate the cake in spite of being full.
Trots regnet gick vi ut.
In spite of the rain, we went out.
Han kom i tid trots trafiken.
He arrived on time in spite of the traffic.
Trots att hon var trött, fortsatte hon arbeta.
In spite of the fact that she was tired, she continued to work.
De skrattade trots svårigheterna.
They laughed in spite of the difficulties.
Trots kylan, var barnen ute och lekte.
In spite of the cold, the children were out playing.
Hon tackade ja trots att hon var tveksam.
She said yes in spite of being hesitant.
Trots hans varningar, gjorde de det.
In spite of his warnings, they did it.
Vi njöt av dagen trots det dåliga vädret.
We enjoyed the day in spite of the bad weather.
Trots regnet gick vi ut och promenerade.
Despite the rain, we went out and walked.
A common use case, 'trots' followed by a noun.
Han fortsatte att le trots smärtan.
He continued to smile in spite of the pain.
Another example of 'trots' followed by a noun.
Trots att det var sent, var de fortfarande vakna.
Despite the fact that it was late, they were still awake.
'Trots att' functions similarly to 'although' or 'even though', introducing a subordinate clause.
Vi slutförde projektet trots alla hinder.
We completed the project despite all obstacles.
'Trots' followed by a plural noun.
Hon tackade nej till erbjudandet trots att det var bra.
She declined the offer despite it being good.
Using 'trots att' with a pronoun and adjective.
Trots min trötthet, kunde jag inte sova.
Despite my tiredness, I couldn't sleep.
'Trots' followed by a possessive pronoun and noun.
De bestämde sig för att resa trots riskerna.
They decided to travel in spite of the risks.
'Trots' followed by a plural noun.
Trots att han är ung, är han väldigt kunnig.
Even though he is young, he is very knowledgeable.
'Trots att' followed by a subject and verb.
Trots regnet gick vi ut och promenerade.
Despite the rain, we went out for a walk.
Hon lyckades trots alla svårigheter.
She succeeded despite all the difficulties.
De fortsatte arbeta trots tröttheten.
They continued to work despite the tiredness.
Trots att det var sent, var hon fortfarande vaken.
Despite the fact that it was late, she was still awake.
Can be followed by 'att' and a clause.
Vi bestämde oss för att åka trots varningarna.
We decided to go despite the warnings.
Han förblev lugn trots stressen.
He remained calm despite the stress.
Trots din åsikt tror jag att vi bör göra det.
Despite your opinion, I think we should do it.
De vann matchen trots att de hade en spelare mindre.
They won the match despite having one player less.
Can be followed by 'att' and a clause.
Trots det dåliga vädret bestämde vi oss för att gå en promenad.
In spite of the bad weather, we decided to go for a walk.
Han fortsatte arbeta trots sin sjukdom.
He continued to work in spite of his illness.
Trots att hon var trött, stannade hon uppe sent för att plugga.
In spite of being tired, she stayed up late to study.
Note the use of 'att' after 'trots' when followed by a clause.
De genomförde projektet trots alla svårigheter.
They completed the project in spite of all the difficulties.
Trots att han är ung, har han redan uppnått mycket.
In spite of him being young, he has already achieved a lot.
Here 'att' introduces a subordinate clause.
Hon tackade nej till erbjudandet trots den höga lönen.
She turned down the offer in spite of the high salary.
Vi måste fortsätta kämpa trots motgångarna.
We must continue to fight in spite of the setbacks.
Trots det faktum att ingen trodde på henne, lyckades hon.
In spite of the fact that no one believed in her, she succeeded.
Trots det dåliga vädret bestämde de sig för att gå ut och vandra.
Despite the bad weather, they decided to go out and hike.
Here 'trots' introduces a noun phrase indicating a contrasting circumstance.
Han fortsatte att arbeta, trots sin trötthet.
He continued to work, despite his tiredness.
'Trots' is followed by a possessive pronoun and a noun.
Trots att hon var sjuk kom hon till mötet.
Despite the fact that she was sick, she came to the meeting.
When followed by 'att', 'trots' introduces a subordinate clause.
Laget vann matchen, trots att nyckelspelare saknades.
The team won the match, despite key players being absent.
'Trots att' connects two contrasting clauses.
Trots allvarliga brister i planeringen lyckades projektet slutföras i tid.
Despite serious flaws in the planning, the project managed to be completed on time.
'Trots' is followed by an adjective and a noun phrase.
Han insisterade på att hjälpa till, trots upprepade avslag.
He insisted on helping, despite repeated rejections.
Here, 'trots' is followed by a noun phrase with an adjective.
Trots alla varningar valde de att ignorera riskerna.
Despite all warnings, they chose to ignore the risks.
'Trots' introduces a noun phrase acting as a concession.
Den lilla byn blomstrade, trots att den låg avsides.
The small village flourished, despite being remotely located.
'Trots att' is used with a clause describing the contrasting situation.
常见搭配
常用短语
Vi gick ut trots regnet.
We went out in spite of the rain.
Trots att hon var trött, fortsatte hon att arbeta.
Despite being tired, she continued to work.
Han klarade provet trots att han inte studerat så mycket.
He passed the test even though he hadn't studied much.
Trots alla problem lyckades de.
Despite all the problems, they succeeded.
Hon log trots smärtan.
She smiled despite the pain.
Trots allt är hon min vän.
After all, she is my friend.
De fortsatte resan trots mörkret.
They continued the journey despite the darkness.
Jag måste gå trots att jag inte vill.
I have to go even though I don't want to.
Trots vädret hade vi en bra tid.
Despite the weather, we had a good time.
Han kom i tid trots trafiken.
He arrived on time despite the traffic.
容易混淆的词
'På grund av' means 'because of' or 'due to', expressing a reason, which is the opposite of 'trots' (in spite of).
'Tack vare' means 'thanks to', indicating a positive cause, contrasting with the concessive meaning of 'trots'.
'Med anledning av' means 'on the occasion of' or 'in connection with', pointing to a reason or circumstance, not an opposition.
习语与表达
"trots allt"
after all, despite everything
Vi vann matchen trots allt. (We won the game after all.)
neutral"trots det"
despite that, nonetheless
Det regnade, men trots det gick vi ut. (It was raining, but despite that we went out.)
neutral"trots sina ansträngningar"
despite one's efforts
Trots sina ansträngningar misslyckades han. (Despite his efforts, he failed.)
formal"trots vädret"
despite the weather
Trots vädret hade vi en trevlig dag. (Despite the weather, we had a nice day.)
neutral"trots allting"
despite everything
Trots allting älskar jag dig. (Despite everything, I love you.)
neutral"trots att..."
even though...
Trots att det var kallt, bar hon ingen jacka. (Even though it was cold, she wore no jacket.)
neutral"trots omständigheterna"
despite the circumstances
Hon var glad trots omständigheterna. (She was happy despite the circumstances.)
formal"trots sin ålder"
despite one's age
Trots sin ålder är han mycket aktiv. (Despite his age, he is very active.)
neutral"trots motgångar"
despite setbacks
De fortsatte kämpa trots motgångar. (They continued to fight despite setbacks.)
formal"trots det faktum att..."
despite the fact that...
Trots det faktum att han var trött, jobbade han vidare. (Despite the fact that he was tired, he kept working.)
formal容易混淆
'Trots att' means 'even though' or 'despite the fact that'. It introduces a subordinate clause.
While 'trots' is a preposition followed by a noun or pronoun, 'trots att' is a conjunction followed by a clause with a verb.
Trots att det regnar ska vi gå ut. (Even though it's raining, we're going out.)
'Ändå' means 'still' or 'nevertheless'. It expresses a contrast or continuation despite a previous statement.
'Ändå' is an adverb used to link ideas, while 'trots' is a preposition indicating opposition to a single element.
Det regnade, men vi gick ut ändå. (It was raining, but we went out anyway.)
'Fastän' means 'although' or 'even though'. It's very similar to 'trots att' and can often be used interchangeably.
Both 'fastän' and 'trots att' introduce a subordinate clause. The choice between them often comes down to nuance or personal preference, but 'trots att' emphasizes the 'despite' aspect more strongly.
Fastän han var trött, fortsatte han att arbeta. (Although he was tired, he continued to work.)
'Trots allt' means 'after all' or 'despite everything'. It implies a conclusion drawn in consideration of previous facts.
This is an idiomatic phrase, not just the preposition 'trots'. It summarizes a situation, whereas 'trots' introduces a direct opposition.
Det var en svår dag, men trots allt gick det bra. (It was a difficult day, but after all, it went well.)
'Oavsett' means 'regardless of'. It indicates that something will happen no matter what.
While 'trots' focuses on opposition to a specific thing, 'oavsett' suggests indifference to various factors. 'Oavsett' can be a preposition or an adverb.
Vi kommer att gå ut, oavsett väder. (We will go out, regardless of the weather.)
如何使用
Trots is a common preposition meaning "in spite of" or "despite." It introduces a noun or pronoun.
It's similar to the English "in spite of" and is often used to express a contrasting idea or an obstacle that doesn't prevent something from happening.
Examples:
- Trots regnet gick vi ut. (In spite of the rain, we went out.)
- Han fortsatte, trots svårigheterna. (He continued, despite the difficulties.)
- Trots att hon var trött, pluggade hon. (Despite the fact that she was tired, she studied. - Note: When followed by a clause, you'll often see "trots att")
A common mistake is confusing trots with "although" or "even though." While they express similar ideas of contrast, trots is a preposition and typically takes a noun or pronoun directly after it, or a clause introduced by att.
Incorrect: Jag gick ut trots det regnade. (Incorrect: "trots" cannot directly precede a clause like this without "att")
Correct: Jag gick ut trots att det regnade. (I went out despite the fact that it was raining.)
Another mistake is using it as a conjunction to connect two independent clauses directly. For that, you might use men (but) or restructure the sentence.
小贴士
Basic Usage of 'trots'
The most common way to use 'trots' is to simply mean in spite of or despite something. It's often followed by a noun or a pronoun.
Placing 'trots' in a Sentence
'Trots' usually comes at the beginning of the phrase it modifies. For example, 'Trots regnet gick vi ut.' (Despite the rain, we went out.)
Using 'trots' with a Noun
When 'trots' is followed by a noun, the noun is in its definite form if referring to something specific. 'Trots trafiken kom han i tid.' (Despite the traffic, he arrived on time.)
Using 'trots' with a Pronoun
You can also use 'trots' with pronouns. Remember to use the objective form of the pronoun. 'Trots henne gick jag ändå.' (Despite her, I still went.)
Don't confuse with 'men'
While 'trots' expresses a contrast, it's not the same as 'men' (but). 'Men' connects two clauses, while 'trots' introduces a modifying phrase. 'Det regnade, men vi gick ut.' (It rained, but we went out.) vs. 'Trots regnet gick vi ut.'
Using 'trots att' for a Clause
If you want to say 'in spite of the fact that' or 'although' followed by a full clause (subject and verb), you use 'trots att'. 'Trots att det regnade, gick vi ut.' (Although it rained, we went out.)
Common Expressions with 'trots'
You'll often hear 'trots allt' which means 'after all' or 'despite everything'. For example, 'Trots allt lyckades vi!' (After all, we succeeded!)
Formal vs. Informal Use
'Trots' is a versatile word used in both formal and informal contexts. There isn't a more casual alternative for this meaning.
Emphasizing with 'just trots'
You can add 'just' before 'trots' to emphasize the 'in spite of' aspect, meaning 'precisely despite' or 'exactly in spite of'. 'Just trots vädret, bestämde vi oss för att stanna ute.' (Precisely despite the weather, we decided to stay out.)
Practice with Opposites
Think of situations where something happened in spite of an obstacle. This helps you grasp the meaning. Example: 'Jag åt middag trots att jag var mätt.' (I ate dinner despite being full.)
词源
Old Norse
原始含义： defiance, despite
Germanic文化背景
When Swedes use 'trots', it often implies a resilience or a matter-of-fact acceptance of a difficult situation. It's a common word in everyday conversation, showing up in everything from news reports to casual chat about the weather.
在生活中练习
真实语境
Expressing an outcome despite a difficulty
- Trots regnet gick vi ut.
- Trots förseningen kom vi fram i tid.
- Trots tröttheten fortsatte jag att arbeta.
Describing an action taken contrary to advice or expectation
- Trots varningarna simmade han i sjön.
- Trots hennes råd gjorde jag det ändå.
- Trots att han var sjuk gick han till jobbet.
Highlighting a contrasting situation
- Trots sin ålder är hon mycket aktiv.
- Trots svårigheterna har de lyckats bra.
- Trots att det var billigt köpte jag det inte.
Discussing unexpected positive results
- Trots utmaningarna blev projektet framgångsrikt.
- Trots den dåliga starten vann laget matchen.
- Trots den lilla budgeten levererade de ett fantastiskt resultat.
Referring to an exception or deviation
- Trots regeln gjorde vi ett undantag.
- Trots alla rekommendationer valde hon en annan väg.
- Trots att det är förbjudet, gjorde de det ändå.
对话开场白
"Har du någonsin gjort något trots att du var rädd?"
"Kan du ge ett exempel på en gång när du lyckades med något trots svårigheter?"
"Vad tycker du om människor som följer sina egna vägar trots vad andra säger?"
"Har du sett någon övervinna en stor utmaning trots att oddsen var emot dem?"
"Vilken är den mest oväntade saken som har hänt dig trots dina förväntningar?"
日记主题
Skriv om en situation där du uppnådde ett mål trots hinder.
Beskriv en tid när du gjorde ett val trots att det stred mot andras råd.
Reflektera över hur du hanterar attityden 'trots allt' i ditt liv.
Berätta om en person som inspirerar dig genom att fortsätta trots motgångar.
Fundera över en situation där du var glad att du gjorde något trots dina initiala tvivel.
自我测试 132 个问题
Jag går ut ___ regnet. (I go out ___ the rain.)
Here, 'trots' means 'in spite of', indicating going out despite the rain.
Han är glad ___ vädret. (He is happy ___ the weather.)
'Trots' is used to show that his happiness exists despite the weather conditions.
De fortsätter arbeta ___ tröttheten. (They continue to work ___ the tiredness.)
This sentence uses 'trots' to indicate that they work even though they are tired.
Vi åker på semester ___ priset. (We go on vacation ___ the price.)
'Trots' implies that the vacation is happening regardless of the price.
Hon ler ___ problemen. (She smiles ___ the problems.)
Here, 'trots' means she smiles even with the existence of problems.
Maten var god ___ väntetiden. (The food was good ___ the waiting time.)
The food's quality was good 'in spite of' or 'despite' the waiting time.
Vilket ord betyder 'in spite of'?
Trots är prepositionen som betyder 'in spite of'.
Välj rätt ord: ____ regnet gick vi ut.
Vi gick ut 'in spite of' the rain, så 'trots' är korrekt här.
Hur säger man 'in spite of the cold'?
Trots används för att uttrycka 'in spite of'.
Ordet 'trots' betyder 'because of'.
'Trots' betyder 'in spite of', inte 'because of'.
Du kan säga 'trots att' för att uttrycka 'in spite of that'.
'Trots att' är ett vanligt uttryck för 'in spite of that'.
'Trots min trötthet' betyder 'despite my tiredness'.
'Trots min trötthet' är en korrekt översättning av 'despite my tiredness'.
Listen to the sentence. What does the speaker like to do?
Listen to the sentence. What is the weather like?
Listen to the sentence. What is she doing?
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Trots mörkret ser jag dig.
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Jag äter middag, trots att jag är mätt.
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This means 'I go out despite the rain.' 'Trots' comes before the noun it modifies.
This translates to 'She is happy despite the problems.' 'Trots' introduces the contrasting element.
This means 'We eat dinner despite the fact that we are tired.' When followed by a clause, 'trots' is often followed by 'att'.
Vi gick ut, ___ regnet.
Here, 'trots' means 'in spite of' the rain.
Han fortsatte arbeta ___ sin trötthet.
He continued to work 'in spite of' his tiredness.
Hon log ___ svårigheterna.
She smiled 'in spite of' the difficulties.
De firade födelsedagen ___ att hon var sjuk.
They celebrated the birthday 'in spite of' her being sick. 'Trots att' functions as a conjunction meaning 'despite the fact that'.
___ varningen gick de vidare.
'Trots' means 'in spite of' the warning.
Bilen startade, ___ kylan.
The car started 'in spite of' the cold.
Choose the best translation for 'trots' in this sentence: 'Han gick ut trots regnet.'
In this context, 'trots' means 'despite' or 'in spite of'.
Which sentence uses 'trots' correctly?
'Trots att' is used before a clause (a full sentence with a subject and a verb). 'Trots' is used before a noun.
Fill in the blank: 'Hon fortsatte att arbeta ___ trötthet.'
'Trots' means 'in spite of' and fits the context of continuing work despite being tired.
The sentence 'Han kom trots kylan.' means 'He came because of the cold.'
'Trots' means 'in spite of', so the sentence means 'He came in spite of the cold.'
You can use 'trots att' before a single noun.
'Trots att' is used before a clause (a subject and a verb). 'Trots' is used before a single noun.
The sentence 'Trots att det var sent, stannade vi.' means 'Even though it was late, we stayed.'
'Trots att' translates to 'even though' or 'despite the fact that', which fits the meaning.
We went out...
She laughed...
They continued to work...
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Säg: Trots det kalla vädret, mår jag bra.
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Säg: Han kom i tid trots trafiken.
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___ regnet gick vi ut ändå. (Despite the rain, we went out anyway.)
The sentence expresses a contrast between the rain and going out, which 'trots' (in spite of/despite) conveys.
Han fortsatte att arbeta ___ tröttheten. (He continued to work despite the tiredness.)
'Trots' is the correct preposition here to show that he worked in spite of being tired.
De bestämde sig för att resa ___ varningen. (They decided to travel despite the warning.)
To express that they traveled 'in spite of' the warning, 'trots' is the appropriate word.
___ alla problem lyckades vi slutföra projektet. (Despite all the problems, we managed to complete the project.)
'Trots' is used to indicate that the project was completed 'in spite of' the problems.
Hon log ___ smärtan. (She smiled despite the pain.)
Here, 'trots' means 'in spite of' and shows a contrast between her smile and the pain.
Vi åkte till stranden ___ den kalla vinden. (We went to the beach despite the cold wind.)
'Trots' correctly expresses that they went to the beach 'in spite of' the cold wind.
Choose the best translation for 'trots' in this sentence: 'Han gick ut trots regnet.'
In this context, 'trots' means 'despite' or 'in spite of'. The sentence translates to 'He went out despite the rain.'
Which sentence correctly uses 'trots'?
When 'trots' introduces a clause, it needs 'att'. The correct structure is 'Trots att + clause'. The sentence means 'Despite being tired, he continued to work.'
Fill in the blank: 'Hon log ___ smärtan.'
The sentence means 'She smiled despite the pain.' 'Trots' is the correct preposition here.
The sentence 'Vi vann matchen trots att vi spelade dåligt' means 'We won the game because we played badly.'
'Trots att' means 'despite the fact that'. So, the sentence means 'We won the game despite the fact that we played badly.'
You can use 'trots' before a noun or a pronoun.
Yes, 'trots' acts as a preposition and can be followed by a noun or a pronoun, for example, 'trots regnet' (despite the rain) or 'trots honom' (despite him).
The phrase 'trots det' means 'therefore'.
'Trots det' means 'despite that' or 'nevertheless', not 'therefore'.
Write a sentence in Swedish using 'trots' to describe a situation where someone continues an activity despite a difficulty.
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Trots regnet gick de ut och promenerade. (Despite the rain, they went out for a walk.)
Formulate a sentence using 'trots' to express that something happened contrary to expectations.
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Trots att hon var trött, stannade hon uppe sent. (Despite being tired, she stayed up late.)
Create a sentence in Swedish where 'trots' introduces a reason why something is difficult, but the action is still performed.
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Trots att det var ett svårt beslut, fattade han det. (Despite it being a difficult decision, he made it.)
Vad gjorde Kalle trots att han inte hade så mycket pengar?
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Kalle ville verkligen åka på semester. Trots att han inte hade så mycket pengar, bokade han en resa. Han sparade varje krona för att ha råd. Det var en utmaning.
Vad gjorde Kalle trots att han inte hade så mycket pengar?
Texten säger att 'Trots att han inte hade så mycket pengar, bokade han en resa.'
Texten säger att 'Trots att han inte hade så mycket pengar, bokade han en resa.'
Vad presterade Anna trots sin osäkerhet?
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Anna studerade hårt inför provet. Hon kände sig inte helt redo. Trots sin osäkerhet presterade hon mycket bra. Hon var förvånad över resultatet.
Vad presterade Anna trots sin osäkerhet?
Texten anger att 'Trots sin osäkerhet presterade hon mycket bra.'
Texten anger att 'Trots sin osäkerhet presterade hon mycket bra.'
Vad njöt Lisa av trots det dåliga vädret?
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Vädret var kallt och blåsigt. Ingen ville gå ut. Men Lisa bestämde sig för att springa en runda. Trots det dåliga vädret njöt hon av sin löprunda. Hon tyckte om frisk luft.
Vad njöt Lisa av trots det dåliga vädret?
Passagen säger 'Trots det dåliga vädret njöt hon av sin löprunda.'
Passagen säger 'Trots det dåliga vädret njöt hon av sin löprunda.'
The correct order is 'He continued the work despite the difficulties.' 'Trots' introduces the condition.
The correct order is 'Despite the cold, we went out.' 'Trots' can start the sentence.
The correct order is 'Despite his cold, he had good results.'
___ regnet gick vi ut ändå. (Despite the rain, we went out anyway.)
'Trots' means 'despite' or 'in spite of', which fits the context of going out even with rain.
Han fortsatte arbeta ___ sin trötthet. (He continued to work despite his tiredness.)
Here, 'trots' indicates that his work continued even with his tiredness.
___ alla varningar bestämde de sig för att åka. (Despite all warnings, they decided to go.)
'Trots' is the correct preposition to show that they ignored the warnings.
Hon log ___ svårigheterna hon mötte. (She smiled despite the difficulties she faced.)
The sentence implies a contrast between smiling and facing difficulties, making 'trots' the best fit.
Företaget lyckades bra ___ den ekonomiska krisen. (The company did well despite the economic crisis.)
'Trots' correctly expresses that success occurred in spite of the crisis.
Vi fortsatte med planen ___ din åsikt. (We continued with the plan despite your opinion.)
This sentence uses 'trots' to indicate that the plan proceeded regardless of the other person's opinion.
Välj det bästa alternativet för att fylla i luckan: Hon gick ut, ___ det regnade.
The sentence means 'She went out, despite the fact that it was raining.' 'Trots att' is the correct conjunction here.
Vilken mening är korrekt översatt? 'He continued working despite the noise.'
The Swedish word for 'despite' is 'trots'.
Fyll i luckan med det mest lämpliga ordet: ___ alla varningar bestämde de sig för att åka.
The sentence means 'Despite all warnings, they decided to go.' 'Trots' fits the context of contrasting the warnings with their decision.
Satsen 'Vi fortsatte resan trots det dåliga vädret' betyder att de avbröt resan på grund av vädret.
'Trots det dåliga vädret' means 'despite the bad weather', implying they continued the journey, not that they stopped.
'Trots' kan användas som en preposition för att uttrycka en kontrast.
'Trots' is indeed used as a preposition to introduce a contrasting element, meaning 'in spite of' or 'despite'.
I meningen 'Hon log trots allt som hänt' betyder 'trots' att hon var ledsen på grund av det som hänt.
'Trots allt som hänt' means 'despite everything that had happened', indicating her smile was in contrast to the negative events, not caused by sadness from them.
The sentence is about going for a walk despite the weather.
The sentence describes someone continuing to work even though they were tired.
This sentence is about getting a good test result despite not studying a lot.
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Trots hans varningar beslutade jag mig för att åka.
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Vi fullföljde planen trots alla hinder.
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Trots hennes försök att förklara förstod jag inte riktigt.
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Write a sentence in Swedish using 'trots' to describe a situation where someone achieved something despite a difficulty.
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Trots det dåliga vädret lyckades vi genomföra vandringen.
Formulate a sentence using 'trots' to express that a decision was made even with opposing views.
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Trots olika åsikter fattade styrelsen ett enhälligt beslut.
Describe a scenario where someone continues an activity 'trots' being tired. Write one Swedish sentence.
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Han fortsatte att arbeta trots att han var väldigt trött.
Varför fortsatte teamet med räddningsarbetet?
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Klockan var nästan midnatt, och stormen rasade utanför fönstret. Trots de ogynnsamma förhållandena var teamet fast beslutet att fortsätta med räddningsarbetet. De visste att varje minut räknades för de nödställda.
Varför fortsatte teamet med räddningsarbetet?
Texten säger att 'Trots de ogynnsamma förhållandena var teamet fast beslutet att fortsätta'.
Texten säger att 'Trots de ogynnsamma förhållandena var teamet fast beslutet att fortsätta'.
Vad gjorde Lisa trots förkylningen?
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Lisa hade tränat i månader för maratonloppet. Dagen före loppet fick hon en lätt förkylning. Trots detta valde hon att ställa upp och fullföljde loppet med ett imponerande resultat.
Vad gjorde Lisa trots förkylningen?
Texten anger att 'Trots detta valde hon att ställa upp och fullföljde loppet'.
Texten anger att 'Trots detta valde hon att ställa upp och fullföljde loppet'.
Vad lyckades ledningen med trots de ekonomiska svårigheterna och ryktena?
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Företaget hade mött betydande ekonomiska svårigheter under året. Många spekulerade i en konkurs. Trots alla rykten lyckades ledningen vända trenden och presentera ett oväntat positivt resultat vid årets slut.
Vad lyckades ledningen med trots de ekonomiska svårigheterna och ryktena?
Texten säger att 'Trots alla rykten lyckades ledningen vända trenden och presentera ett oväntat positivt resultat'.
Texten säger att 'Trots alla rykten lyckades ledningen vända trenden och presentera ett oväntat positivt resultat'.
___ den dåliga prognosen, blev vädret utmärkt för vandringen.
The sentence indicates a contrast between the bad forecast and the excellent weather. 'Trots' (in spite of) fits this meaning perfectly. 'På grund av' means 'because of', 'eftersom' means 'since/because', and 'med' means 'with'.
Beslutet fattades ___ starka invändningar från oppositionen.
Here, 'trots' expresses that the decision was made despite the opposition's strong objections. 'Till följd av' means 'as a result of', 'med anledning av' means 'due to/on the occasion of', and 'genom' means 'through'.
Han lyckades slutföra projektet ___ den knappa tidsramen.
'Trots' is the correct choice, conveying that he completed the project 'in spite of' the tight deadline. 'På grund av' means 'because of', 'i syfte att' means 'with the aim of', and 'istället för' means 'instead of'.
Även ___ risken för böter valde företaget att inte följa de nya reglerna.
The sentence implies that the company made a choice despite a potential negative consequence, making 'trots' (in spite of) the suitable word. 'Med hänsyn till' means 'with regard to', 'enligt' means 'according to', and 'förutom' means 'besides/apart from'.
___ att hon inte hade någon tidigare erfarenhet, utmärkte hon sig på jobbet.
This sentence requires 'trots' to express the contrast between her lack of experience and her excellent performance. 'Tack vare' means 'thanks to', 'på grund av' means 'because of', and 'när det gäller' means 'when it comes to'.
Mötesdeltagarna fortsatte diskussionen ___ att tiden hade runnit ut.
The phrase 'trots att' (in spite of the fact that) is used here to show that the discussion continued even though the time was up. 'I och med att' means 'as a result of/since', 'medan' means 'while', and 'så länge som' means 'as long as'.
Välj det bästa ordet för att slutföra meningen: Hon gick ut, ___ regnet.
I detta sammanhang betyder 'trots' 'in spite of' och passar bäst när hon gick ut även om det regnade.
Vilket av följande ord är en synonym till 'trots' i meningen: 'Han fortsatte arbeta, trots tröttheten.'
'Trots att', 'fastän' och 'även om' kan alla användas för att uttrycka en motsättning, liknande 'trots'.
Fyll i det tomma utrymmet: ___ det sena klockslaget bestämde de sig för att fortsätta diskussionen.
'Trots' används här för att visa att de fortsatte diskussionen 'in spite of' (trots) det sena klockslaget.
Meningen 'Trots sin rikedom var han olycklig' är grammatiskt korrekt.
Ja, meningen är grammatiskt korrekt. 'Trots' kan följas av ett substantiv eller en substantivfras.
Ordet 'trots' kan alltid bytas ut mot 'på grund av' utan att ändra meningsfullhet.
Nej, 'trots' indikerar en motsättning ('in spite of'), medan 'på grund av' indikerar en orsak ('because of'). De har motsatta betydelser.
I meningen 'Trots att det regnade gick vi ut' fungerar 'trots' som en konjunktion.
Ja, 'trots att' är en subjunktion som inleder en bisats och uttrycker en motsättning.
What did they do despite the bad weather?
What did he do despite being tired?
What did she ignore?
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Trots att hon var sjuk, presterade hon utmärkt på provet.
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Trots regnet kom många människor till konserten.
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De bestämde sig för att resa trots riskerna.
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Write a short paragraph (3-4 sentences) about a time you achieved something difficult, using 'trots' at least once. Focus on describing the obstacle and your action.
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Jag bestämde mig för att lära mig spela gitarr, trots att jag inte hade någon musikalisk bakgrund. Det var många svårigheter i början, men jag övade varje dag. Trots att det var tidskrävande uppnådde jag mitt mål och kan nu spela mina favoritlåtar.
Imagine you are writing a news report about an unexpected event. Write two sentences using 'trots' to highlight a surprising outcome given the circumstances. Use 'trots' both as a preposition and with 'att'.
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Räddningsarbetet pågick hela natten, trots de hårda vindarna. Trots att byggnaden var svårt skadad, kunde alla boende evakueras säkert.
Describe a personal challenge you overcame. Use 'trots' in at least two different ways to explain how you succeeded despite the obstacles. Your answer should be at least three sentences long.
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Att flytta till ett nytt land var en stor utmaning för mig. Trots språkbarriären och känslan av ensamhet bestämde jag mig för att engagera mig i lokala aktiviteter. Jag lyckades bygga upp ett nytt socialt nätverk, trots att det krävde mycket ansträngning i början.
What is the main point of the passage regarding the country's economy?
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En ny rapport visar att ekonomin i landet har vuxit med 3%, trots den globala osäkerheten. Analytiker hade förväntat sig en långsammare tillväxt på grund av de rådande omständigheterna. Trots att exporten minskade något, kompenserades detta av en stark inhemsk konsumtion.
What is the main point of the passage regarding the country's economy?
The passage states 'ekonomin i landet har vuxit med 3%, trots den globala osäkerheten' and 'Analytiker hade förväntat sig en långsammare tillväxt'. This indicates growth despite expectations.
The passage states 'ekonomin i landet har vuxit med 3%, trots den globala osäkerheten' and 'Analytiker hade förväntat sig en långsammare tillväxt'. This indicates growth despite expectations.
According to the passage, what is happening to the ice in the Arctic?
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Forskare har nyligen publicerat en studie om effekterna av klimatförändringar på Arktis. Studien visar att isen smälter snabbare än tidigare beräknat, trots alla ansträngningar för att minska utsläppen. Trots att medvetenheten om problemet har ökat markant, fortsätter de negativa trenderna.
According to the passage, what is happening to the ice in the Arctic?
The text clearly states 'isen smälter snabbare än tidigare beräknat, trots alla ansträngningar för att minska utsläppen'.
The text clearly states 'isen smälter snabbare än tidigare beräknat, trots alla ansträngningar för att minska utsläppen'.
What does the passage imply about the team's ability to complete the project?
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Projektet blev försenat flera gånger, och budgeten överskreds kraftigt. Trots alla motgångar lyckades teamet ändå leverera ett imponerande resultat. Trots att många tvivlade på deras förmåga, bevisade de motsatsen genom hårt arbete och engagemang.
What does the passage imply about the team's ability to complete the project?
The passage highlights 'Trots alla motgångar lyckades teamet ändå leverera ett imponerande resultat' and 'Trots att många tvivlade på deras förmåga, bevisade de motsatsen'.
The passage highlights 'Trots alla motgångar lyckades teamet ändå leverera ett imponerande resultat' and 'Trots att många tvivlade på deras förmåga, bevisade de motsatsen'.
___ att det regnade, gick vi ut och promenerade.
The sentence implies a contradiction, meaning 'despite' or 'in spite of'. 'Trots' fits this meaning. 'På grund av' means 'because of', 'eftersom' means 'since/because', and 'därför' means 'therefore'.
Han fullföljde projektet ___ alla svårigheter.
The context suggests that he completed the project 'in spite of' or 'despite' the difficulties. 'Med' means 'with', 'under' means 'under/during', and 'genom' means 'through'.
___ varningarna bestämde de sig för att fortsätta klättringen.
The sentence indicates that they proceeded with the climb 'despite' or 'in spite of' the warnings. 'Enligt' means 'according to', 'innan' means 'before', and 'efter' means 'after'.
Hon fortsatte arbeta sent ___ att hon var trött.
The meaning here is 'despite' or 'in spite of' her tiredness, she continued to work. 'Förutom' means 'besides/except for', 'utöver' means 'in addition to', and 'istället för' means 'instead of'.
___ sin unga ålder är hon redan en mycket erfaren ledare.
The sentence implies a contrast: 'despite' or 'in spite of' her young age, she is experienced. 'Tack vare' means 'thanks to', 'på grund av' means 'because of', and 'genom' means 'through'.
De valde att bosätta sig där ___ de höga boendekostnaderna.
The sentence means they chose to live there 'despite' or 'in spite of' the high housing costs. 'På grund av' means 'because of', 'för att' means 'in order to/because', and 'så att' means 'so that'.
Describe a challenging situation you overcame, using 'trots' to highlight what you accomplished despite difficulties. Write at least three sentences.
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Jag bestämde mig för att lära mig svenska trots att jag hade väldigt lite tid över. Trots alla utmaningar med grammatiken och uttalet, lyckades jag bli ganska flytande. Det var jobbigt, men trots hindren nådde jag mitt mål.
Write a short paragraph about someone who achieved something remarkable against the odds. Use 'trots' at least twice.
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Min vän Anna bestämde sig för att springa ett maraton, trots att hon aldrig tränat förut. Trots att många tvivlade på henne, tränade hon varje dag och fullföljde loppet. Hennes viljestyrka var imponerande, trots alla odds.
Imagine you are writing a letter to a friend about a recent setback. Explain how you are still positive 'trots' the difficulties. Write at least four sentences.
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Hej vännen! Tyvärr gick inte jobbsökandet som jag hade hoppats. Trots att jag fick avslag på flera ansökningar, försöker jag hålla humöret uppe. Trots motgångarna är jag fast besluten att hitta ett nytt jobb snart. Jag känner mig ganska positiv trots allt.
Vad är en av de huvudsakliga anledningarna till att utsläppen fortsätter att öka, enligt texten?
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Klimatförändringarna utgör en allvarlig utmaning för mänskligheten. Trots omfattande internationella avtal och initiativ fortsätter utsläppen att öka i många delar av världen. Detta kräver mer beslutsamma åtgärder, trots ekonomiska intressen som ibland står i vägen för hållbar utveckling.
Vad är en av de huvudsakliga anledningarna till att utsläppen fortsätter att öka, enligt texten?
Texten anger att 'ekonomiska intressen som ibland står i vägen för hållbar utveckling' är ett problem, trots ansträngningar.
Texten anger att 'ekonomiska intressen som ibland står i vägen för hållbar utveckling' är ett problem, trots ansträngningar.
Vad är det forskare har fortsatt med, trots bristen på definitiva bevis?
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Forskare har länge brottats med frågan om liv på andra planeter. Trots att inga definitiva bevis har hittats, fortsätter sökandet med nya, avancerade teleskop. Spekulationerna är många, trots att konkreta fynd lyser med sin frånvaro.
Vad är det forskare har fortsatt med, trots bristen på definitiva bevis?
Texten säger att 'trots att inga definitiva bevis har hittats, fortsätter sökandet med nya, avancerade teleskop'.
Texten säger att 'trots att inga definitiva bevis har hittats, fortsätter sökandet med nya, avancerade teleskop'.
Varför vägrade ägaren att sälja den gamla bilen?
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Den gamla bilen var inte mycket att se på. Rostig och med bucklor överallt, men motorn gick fortfarande som en klocka. Ägaren vägrade att sälja den, trots otaliga bud från intresserade köpare. Han menade att dess sentimentala värde var ovärderligt, trots dess skamfilade yttre.
Varför vägrade ägaren att sälja den gamla bilen?
Texten säger: 'Han menade att dess sentimentala värde var ovärderligt, trots dess skamfilade yttre'.
Texten säger: 'Han menade att dess sentimentala värde var ovärderligt, trots dess skamfilade yttre'.
The preposition 'trots' introduces the condition, followed by the main clause stating the outcome. In this C2 level sentence, 'all framgång' (all success) is the object of 'trots'.
Here, 'trots att' (despite the fact that) introduces a subordinate clause explaining the contrasting situation. This structure is common at C2 level.
'Trots' is followed by a definite plural noun phrase 'de ekonomiska förutsägelserna' (the economic predictions), which sets up a contrast with the 'häpnadsväckande tillväxt' (astonishing growth).
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Summary
'Trots' is a useful preposition to show that something happens even when there's an obstacle.
- in spite of
- despite
- regardless of
Basic Usage of 'trots'
The most common way to use 'trots' is to simply mean in spite of or despite something. It's often followed by a noun or a pronoun.
Placing 'trots' in a Sentence
'Trots' usually comes at the beginning of the phrase it modifies. For example, 'Trots regnet gick vi ut.' (Despite the rain, we went out.)
Using 'trots' with a Noun
When 'trots' is followed by a noun, the noun is in its definite form if referring to something specific. 'Trots trafiken kom han i tid.' (Despite the traffic, he arrived on time.)
Using 'trots' with a Pronoun
You can also use 'trots' with pronouns. Remember to use the objective form of the pronoun. 'Trots henne gick jag ändå.' (Despite her, I still went.)
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aktiv
B2engaging in physical pursuits
aktuell
B2presently existing in time; current
allmän
B1relating to everyone or everything
anbefalla
C1to recommend, advise, or suggest
anbringa
C1to apply, attach, or affix
andra
A1Second
anfalla
C1to attack or assault
anfäkta
C1to trouble, plague, or beset
angripa
B2to attack or tackle a problem
angå
C1to concern or relate to
