To express a contrast or surprising result—like pushing through harsh wilderness conditions—use ondanks dat (despite the fact that / even though).
| despite the fact that | ondanks dat |
Word order with "ondanks dat"
Ondanks dat is a subordinating conjunction. It introduces a dependent clause, pushing the conjugated verb in that clause to the very end.
When the main clause comes first, it keeps its normal word order:
| We build a shelter, even though we are tired. | We bouwen een schuilplaats, ondanks dat we moe zijn. |
| He can read the compass, even though it is dark. | Hij kan het kompas lezen, ondanks dat het donker is. |
Starting with "Ondanks dat"
If you start the sentence with the ondanks dat clause, the entire clause counts as the first position. The main clause that follows must therefore invert, placing its verb directly before the subject.
| Even though we are in the wilderness, we are safe. | Ondanks dat we in de wildernis zijn, zijn we veilig. |
| Even though it is raining, she lights the fire. | Ondanks dat het regent, steekt zij het vuur aan. |
| Even though the cold is extreme, we survive. | Ondanks dat de kou extreem is, overleven we. |
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