English–German
“anyway” in German
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈjeːdn̩ˌfals/
Example
Ich habe keine Zeit, aber ich komme jedenfalls später.
I don't have time, but I'll come later anyway.
How to say “anyway” in German
“Anyway” in German is jedenfalls.
A speaker sets aside a side issue and moves on with one point still fixed.
Example sentences with jedenfalls
Jedenfalls danke für deine Hilfe.
Anyway, thanks for your help.
Tips for using jedenfalls
- English "anyway" can sound dismissive, whereas jedenfalls often neutrally marks a conclusion or a transition.
Other German words for “anyway”
Du brauchst das eh nicht zu kaufen.
You don't need to buy that anyway.
Wenn es regnet, ist es allemal klüger, einen Schirm mitzunehmen.
If it rains, it is certainly wiser to take an umbrella.
Das brauchst du ohnehin nicht zu tun.
You don't need to do that anyway.
Es ist kalt, aber wir gehen sowieso spazieren.
It's cold, but we're going for a walk anyway.