ADVERB

ohnehin/ˈoːnəhɪn/anyway; in any case; anyhow

ohnehin is a German adverb that means anyway, in any case, or anyhow. It is pronounced /ˈoːnəhɪn/.

Definitions

1.used to indicate that something would happen regardless of other circumstances(general)

a.in any case; regardless

Es wird ohnehin regnen, egal was wir tun.—It will rain anyway, no matter what we do.

b.already; as it is

Du bist ohnehin zu spät.—You are late anyway.

Frequently asked questions

What does "ohnehin" mean in English?
"ohnehin" means anyway, in any case, or anyhow. It is a German adverb.
How do you pronounce "ohnehin"?
"ohnehin" is pronounced /ˈoːnəhɪn/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What part of speech is "ohnehin"?
"ohnehin" is a adverb in German.

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