ondanks Learn Unstarted Summary The Dutch translation for “in spite of” is ondanks. Examples of "in spite of" in use There are 4 examples of the Dutch word for "in spite of" being used: Recording English Dutch Learn Despite all his wealth, he is stingy. Ondanks al zijn rijkdom is hij toch gierig. Learn Despite his best attempts, the car would not start. De auto wou niet starten ondanks zijn inspanningen. Learn Despite his fatigue, he greeted everyone kindly at the party. Ondanks zijn vermoeidheid begroette hij iedereen minzaam op het feest. Learn He lingers for months with the delivery of the building permit, despite the positive opinion of the Consultation Committee. Hij talmt al maanden met het afleveren van de bouwvergunning, ondanks het positief advies van de Overlegcommissie. Learn Practice Lesson "in spite of" Practice (3) Lesson Learn Lesson words in spite of etc. View all lesson words Lesson phrases Despite all his wealth, he is stingy., He lingers for months with the delivery of the building permit, despite the positive opinion of the Consultation Committee. etc. View all lesson phrases Themed Courses Miscellaneous 141 Part of Speech Courses Prepositions 6 Acknowledgements Audio DLI