unatoč / usprkos + Dative

Despite Something

Level 4

Use dative after unatoč and usprkos in this standard pattern.

How It Works

Compare unatoč kiši and usprkos problemima. The rain or problems do not prevent the main event.

Use dative forms and let adjectives agree: unatoč lošem vremenu. Genitive forms are encountered in usage, but the dative is the standard pattern taught here.

The same relationship can be expressed with a concessive clause such as iako pada kiša. A prepositional phrase names the circumstance as a noun; a clause gives it a finite verb.

Examples (3)

Unatoč kiši otišli smo u šetnju.
Despite the rain, we went for a walk.
Kiši is dative singular.
Usprkos problemima završili smo posao.
Despite the problems, we finished the work.
Problemima is dative plural.
Unatoč lošem vremenu putovanje je bilo ugodno.
Despite the bad weather, the trip was pleasant.
Lošem vremenu is a dative singular phrase.

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unatoč / usprkos + DativeLevel 4Despite Something

Learn This First

Concessive prepositions select dative forms even though their meanings differ from a recipient.

Dative Singular Forms
Concessive prepositions select dative forms even though their meanings differ from a recipient.
Level 2

Words in This Pattern

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