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nichtsdestominder

nonetheless, no less

adverb nikhts-des-to-MIN-der Rare
Grammar & Structure Adverbs

Usage Note

Nichtsdestominder is a rare, slightly archaic synonym of nichtsdestoweniger, occasionally found in elevated or ironic writing. A learner encountering it in older texts should recognise it as a concessive adverb.

Examples

"Die Kritik war hart, nichtsdestominder stimmte er zu."

Natural Translation

The criticism was harsh; nonetheless, he agreed.

Literal Translation

The criticism was harsh, nichtsdestominder agreed he.

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