ohnehin

Based on: hin, ohne
Adverb
1.

anyway

(In the sense of "regardless", same as "sowieso" and "eh", but a bit more fancy.)
Examples
  • Ich hätt's ihr sagen können, aber sie wusste es ohnehin.
  • I could have told her, but she knew it anyway.

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How many meanings does the German word 'ohnehin' have?

ohnehin has 1 distinct meaning: 1. anyway .

What is 'ohnehin' related to?

The word 'ohnehin' is related to hin and ohne.

Where can I learn more about 'ohnehin'?

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