Translation of Romanian word "oricum" to English
oricum
/oˈrikum/
Meaning
AdverbAnyway, regardless, in any case; or (in a conditional clause) 'whatever, no matter how' -- used to say something remains true despite other circumstances.
How to use
Used to indicate that something is true or possible regardless of the circumstances. Common vocabulary item used in everyday spoken and written Romanian across formal and informal registers.
🇬🇧 English
anyway, regardless; whatever
Example
Oricum ar fi vremea, vom merge la munte.
Whatever the weather is like, we'll go to the mountains.
Nu am câștigat, dar oricum mulțumesc pentru sprijin.
We didn't win, but thanks anyway for the support.
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Common phrases
- oricum ar fi— whatever happens / be that as it may
- mulțumesc oricum— thank you anyway
- oricum nu contează— it does not matter anyway
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What does the Romanian word "oricum" mean?▼
The Romanian word "oricum" means "anyway, regardless; whatever" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Oricum ar fi vremea, vom merge la munte." (which translates as "Whatever the weather is like, we'll go to the mountains.").
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