anyhow

• Adverb, das „in jedem Fall“ oder „trotzdem“ bedeutet und oft ausdrückt, dass etwas ohne besondere Sorgfalt oder ungeordnet geschieht. Es kann auch als Diskursmarker verwendet werden, um das Thema zu wechseln oder zum eigentlichen Punkt zurückzukommen.

An adverb used to mean 'in any case' or 'regardless,' often to indicate that something is done without particular care or in a haphazard manner. It can also be used as a discourse marker to change the subject or return to a main point.

1. In any caseB1informal

   Used to indicate that something is true or will happen regardless of other circumstances.

   in jedem Fall

   • Anyhow, I think we should leave now.
   • It might rain, but anyhow we will go to the park.
   • Anyhow, the decision has been made.

   Synonymeanywayat any rateneverthelessnonethelessregardless

2. In a careless or disorganized wayB2informal

   Done without care or attention to detail.

   nachlässig, ungeordnet

   • He threw his clothes anyhow into the suitcase.
   • The books were piled anyhow on the shelf.
   • She did the job anyhow, without following the instructions.

   Synonymecarelesslydisorderlymessilynegligentlysloppilyuntidily

   Antonymecarefullymethodicallymeticulouslysystematicallythoroughly