Concede a difficulty without abandoning the argument
Einwände ernst nehmen
Use concession accurately and respond to the strongest relevant objection.
A concession accepts a point while showing why the expected conclusion does not follow completely. Obwohl introduces a subordinate clause with the finite verb at the end. Dennoch or trotzdem links a main clause; when placed first, the finite verb follows immediately. Trotz is a preposition, normally with the genitive in formal writing: trotz des Aufwands. These forms do not express a cause. A substantive response addresses the objection rather than labelling it unimportant. You may adjust the scope, provide an alternative or set a condition. A compromise should state who still faces a burden and how that burden will be handled. Avoid claiming that a concession has removed every disadvantage.
Obwohl persönliche Treffen nützlich sind, können nicht alle am Abend teilnehmen.
Although in-person meetings are useful, not everyone can attend in the evening.
Der Einwand ist berechtigt; dennoch sollten wir den Austausch ermöglichen.
The objection is valid; nevertheless we should enable an exchange.
Trotz des zusätzlichen Aufwands wäre eine zweite Uhrzeit sinnvoll.
Despite the additional effort, a second time slot would make sense.
Damit wäre ein Teil des Problems gelöst, aber nicht das gesamte Problem.
That would solve part of the problem, but not all of it.
Wir könnten die Teilnahme ermöglichen, indem wir mehrere Formate anbieten.
We could enable participation by offering several formats.
Die Alternative sollte freiwillig bleiben, statt eine neue Pflicht zu schaffen.
The alternative should remain voluntary instead of creating a new obligation.
A concession accepts a point while showing why the expected conclusion does not follow completely. Obwohl introduces a subordinate clause with the finite verb at the end. Dennoch or trotzdem links a main clause; when placed first, the finite verb follows immediately. Trotz is a preposition, normally with the genitive in formal writing: trotz des Aufwands. These forms do not express a cause. A substantive response addresses the objection rather than labelling it unimportant. You may adjust the scope, provide an alternative or set a condition. A compromise should state who still faces a burden and how that burden will be handled. Avoid claiming that a concession has removed every disadvantage.
Use concession accurately and respond to the strongest relevant objection.
Do not write obwohl …, dennoch wir … . After nevertheless in first position write dennoch prüfen wir … .
Obwohl + subordinate clause; dennoch/trotzdem + main clause with verb second; trotz + noun group, normally genitive in formal written German.
Write a 180–220-word response to the meeting proposal below. Acknowledge the care-related objection, retain a reason for meetings, suggest two practical adjustments and identify one unresolved limit. Use obwohl, dennoch and trotz in different sentences.