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Sowieso Translations, meanings and synonyms
"Sowieso" is mainly used as adverb meaning "anyway", "in any case" or "regardless". It is also used as particle.
Essential properties of "sowieso"
Its most important properties are:
Meanings of "sowieso" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms
It has the meanings and uses detailed below:
1.) "Indicates something will happen regardless of circumstances"
"Sowieso", when used with this meaning, acts as adverb.
- Definition: "In any case, anyway, regardless of the circumstances."
- Translation(s): anyway, in any case, regardless
- Synonym(s): ohnehin, eh, ohnedies
- Related word(s): jedenfalls, auf jeden Fall
📝 Some usage examples:
- Ich wollte sowieso nicht mitkommen.
- Das Konzert war sowieso ausverkauft.
- Er hätte es sowieso nicht geschafft.
2.) "Emphasizes inevitability or prior planning"
"Sowieso", when used with this meaning, acts as particle.
- Definition: "Used to emphasize that something is inevitable or already planned."
- Translation(s): anyway, in any case, already planned
- Synonym(s): eh schon, ohnehin
- Related word(s): bereits, schon
📝 Some usage examples:
- Ich muss sowieso einkaufen gehen.
- Sie wollte sowieso früher nach Hause gehen.
- Wir müssen das sowieso noch besprechen.