Learn how to connect sentences using the conjunctions "obwohl" (although), "trotzdem" (nevertheless), and the formal "dennoch" (still). Practice with examples like "Ich habe wenig Platz, dennoch packe ich alles ein."
| Konjunktion (Conjunction) | Beispiel (Example) |
| obwohl (although) | Ich habe mein Handgepäck gepackt, obwohl es klein ist. (I have packed my hand luggage, although it is small.) |
| trotzdem (nevertheless) | Das Gepäck ist schwer, trotzdem nehme ich es mit. (The luggage is heavy, nevertheless I am taking it with me.) |
| dennoch (nevertheless) | Ich habe wenig Platz, dennoch packe ich alles ein. (I have little space, nevertheless I pack everything.) |
Exceptions!
- "Dennoch" is more formal than "trotzdem", but has the same meaning.
Exercise 1: Satzverbindungen mit „trotzdem", „dennoch" und
Instruction: Fill in the correct word.
trotzdem, dennoch, obwohl
Exercise 2: Multiple Choice
Instruction: In each block, choose the sentence that is grammatically correct and uses the word 'although' or 'nevertheless' correctly to connect two sentences. Pay attention to the most common mistakes when connecting sentences with these words.