Ohnehin Translations, meanings and synonyms
"Ohnehin" is mainly used as adverb meaning "anyway", "in any case" or "anyhow". It is also used as particle.
Essential properties of "ohnehin"
Its most important properties are:
Meanings of "ohnehin" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms
It has the meanings and uses detailed below:
1.) "In any case, regardless of circumstances"
"Ohnehin", when used with this meaning, acts as adverb.
- Definition: "In any case, anyway, regardless of the circumstances."
- Translation(s): anyway, in any case, anyhow, regardless
- Synonym(s): sowieso, eh, ohnedies, ohnedem
- Related word(s): jedenfalls, auf jeden Fall
📝 Some usage examples:
- Ich wollte ohnehin heute einkaufen gehen.
- Das Projekt war ohnehin zum Scheitern verurteilt.
- Sie hätte ohnehin nicht kommen können.
2.) "Emphasizes something is true or will happen regardless"
"Ohnehin", when used with this meaning, acts as particle.
- Definition: "Used to emphasize that something would happen or be true regardless of other circumstances."
- Translation(s): anyway, already, in any case, as it is
- Synonym(s): sowieso, eh
- Related word(s): trotzdem, dennoch
📝 Some usage examples:
- Das ist ohnehin klar.
- Er wird ohnehin nicht zustimmen.
- Wir müssen ohnehin früh aufstehen.
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