Dutch Word: ondanks
English Meaning: despite

Example Sentences:

Ondanks haar inspanningen viel ze maar niet af.
Despite her effort she couldn't lose weight.
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Ondanks dat hij geen goede opleiding heeft, is hij een succesvol ondernemer.
Even though he doesn't have a proper education, he is a successful entrepreneur.
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Ondanks dat hij al over de zestig is, voelt hij zich nog jong.
Even though he is over sixty, he still feels young.
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Ondanks tientallen jaren waarschuwingen, blijven mensen nog steeds roken.
Despite decades of warnings, people still continue smoking cigarettes.
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