nevertheless, nonetheless
Trotz eines gegenteiligen Umstands; dennoch oder trotzdem.
Despite a contrary circumstance; nevertheless or still.
☞ It is often used as a conjunctive adverb to introduce a contrast.
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Die Lage ist schwierig; gleichwohl müssen wir handeln.— The situation is difficult; nevertheless, we must act.
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Es regnete stark, gleichwohl gingen sie spazieren.— It was raining heavily; nonetheless, they went for a walk.