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whoever

/huːˈev.ər/

Übersetzung: Unbestimmt-relatives Pronomen, das „derjenige, der“ oder „wer auch immer“ bedeutet; es bezieht sich auf jede Person, die eine Handlung ausführt oder sich in einem bestimmten Zustand befindet.

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pronoun

/huːˈev.ər/B1formal
  • deUnbestimmt-relatives Pronomen, das „derjenige, der“ oder „wer auch immer“ bedeutet; es bezieht sich auf jede Person, die eine Handlung ausführt oder sich in einem bestimmten Zustand befindet.

An indefinite/relative pronoun used to refer to any person who; functions as the subject of a relative clause, often introducing a noun clause or free relative clause. Can also be used in emphatic questions or to express surprise.

  1. Free relative pronoun meaning 'any person who' or 'the person who'B1formal

    Used to refer to any person or the specific person that performs an action or satisfies a condition, functioning as the subject of a subordinate clause. Often introduces a noun clause or adverbial clause of concession.

    deFreies Relativpronomen mit der Bedeutung „wer“ oder „wer auch immer“

    • Whoever broke the window must pay for it.
    • You can invite whoever you like to the party.
    • Whoever wins the election will face major challenges.
    • I'll give this book to whoever asks for it first.
    • Whoever told you that was mistaken.
  2. Emphatic interrogative pronoun expressing surprise or disbeliefB2informal

    Used in questions to add emphasis, surprise, or confusion to 'who'; indicates that the speaker has no idea or is astonished about the identity of the person.

    deEmphatisches Fragepronomen, das Überraschung oder Ungläubigkeit ausdrückt

    • Whoever left this mess on the floor?
    • Whoever could have predicted such an outcome?
    • Whoever are you talking about?
    • Whoever would have thought they'd get married?
    • Whoever is making that strange noise?
  3. Concessive pronoun meaning 'no matter who' or 'regardless of who'B2formal

    Used to indicate that the identity of the person is irrelevant to the main clause; often introduces a concessive clause similar to 'no matter who'.

    deKonzessives Pronomen mit der Bedeutung „egal wer“ oder „wer auch immer“

    • Whoever calls, tell them I'm unavailable.
    • Whoever you are, please leave this property immediately.
    • Whoever wins, the company will benefit.
    • I won't change my mind, whoever argues with me.
    • Whoever is responsible, they should step forward.