sowieso
anyway
Es bedeutet, dass etwas auf jeden Fall so ist oder passiert, egal was sonst geschieht.
The German word "sowieso" is an adverb that means "anyway" or "in any case". It signifies that something is certain regardless of other factors. It indicates inevitability or non-importance of other considerations for the outcome. Words with similar meanings include "ohnehin" and "ebenfalls".
- sowieso: Emphasizes that regardless of circumstances, the outcome will remain unchanged.
- ohnehin: Often implies that something would happen regardless of other conditions or situations.
- ebenfalls: Generally means "likewise" or "as well," not interchangeable in all contexts with "sowieso" or "ohnehin".
For instance, "Ich komme sowieso" translates as "I’m coming anyway," emphasizing inevitability without other factors changing that outcome. "Ohnehin" could often be used interchangeably with "sowieso" but often sounds slightly more formal. "Ebenfalls" would convey more of a "me too" sentiment.
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Examples
Wir kommen später, das war sowieso geplant.adverb
We will come later, it was planned anyway.
Er macht weiter, obwohl er weiß, dass er sowieso verliert.adverb
He continues, even though he knows that he will lose anyway.
Sie gewinnt das Spiel sowieso.adverb
She wins the game anyway.
Ihr werdet es sowieso verstehen.adverb
You will understand it anyway.
Alle gehen sowieso nach Hause.adverb
Everyone is going home anyway.
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