Translation of German word "jedenfalls" to English
jedenfalls
/ˈjɛdənˌfaltʃ/
Meaning
VerbRegardless; anyhow.
How to use
The adverb/conjunctional adverb jedenfalls ('in any case / anyway / at all events') is used to express certainty or to limit a statement. Note: the source metadata mistakenly lists this as a verb, which is a major error; it is an adverb.
🇬🇧 English
anyway
Example
Es machte ihm keinen Spaß, sein Auto zu waschen, aber es war so schmutzig, dass er es trotzdem tat.
He didn't enjoy washing his car, but it was so dirty that he did it anyway.
Ich glaube nicht, dass das stimmt. Ich habe jedenfalls keine Beweise gefunden.
I don't think that's true. In any case, I haven't found any evidence.
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Common phrases
- Ich jedenfalls denke— I, in any case, think / I for one think
- jedenfalls nicht heute— in any case not today
- das ist jedenfalls wahr— that is true in any case
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What is the definition of the German word "jedenfalls"?▼
The German word "jedenfalls" is defined as: "Regardless; anyhow."
What does the German word "jedenfalls" mean?▼
The German word "jedenfalls" means "anyway" in English.
How do you pronounce the German word "jedenfalls"?▼
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Can I see an example sentence with "jedenfalls"?▼
Yes, here is a practical example: "Jedenfalls ist das Wetter schön." (which translates as "He didn't enjoy washing his car, but it was so dirty that he did it anyway.").
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