jedenfalls

The German word "jedenfalls" is an adverb meaning "anyway" or "in any case." The word can be dissected into "jeden" which means "every" and "falls," meaning "case" – combined, they convey the sense that something applies in every case or circumstance. It's used to signal a conclusion or assert something regardless of other considerations.

Words with a similar function in German include "auf jeden Fall" (definitely), "sowieso" (anyway), and "immerhin" (at least). These words or phrases similarly are used to convey certainty or inevitability of a statement, but "jedenfalls" carries an element of continuing despite potential objections or deviations. It offers a conclusive tone that reaffirms the intended action or thought persists regardless of circumstances outlined previously.