Korean word

어쨌든

Pronunciation

Romanizationeojjaettteun

Meaning

  • adverbanyway

Example

어쨌든 지금 출발하자.eo jjaet tteun chi geum chul bal ha ja

Anyway, let's leave now.

Illustration for 어쨌든 (anyway)

More examples

어쨌든 상관없어.eo jjaet tteun sang gwa neop sseo

Anyway, it does not matter.

Core concept

A verbal bridge that closes the current discussion and moves on to the next action.

Common phrases

  • 어쨌든 상관없다eo jjaet tteun sang gwa neop tta

    anyway, it does not matter

Similar words

아무튼amuteun: Sets aside side details to state the main conclusion or plan.
어찌됐든eojjidwaettteun: Moves ahead with a decision or action regardless of the outcome or circumstances.

Definition in Korean

논점을 정리하거나 결말을 내릴 때 쓰이는 부사로, 다음 행동을 제시할 때 자주 쓰인다.non jeo meul cheong ni ha geo na kyeol ma reul nae ril ttae sseu i neun pu sa ro ta eum haeng dong eul che si hal ttae cha ju sseu in da

Word origin

The exact historical formation of 어쨌든 (eojjaettteun, "anyway") is uncertain, so it is best learned as a fixed adverb rather than through a guessed breakdown.

Usage tips

  • In a disagreement, 어쨌든 (eojjaettteun, "anyway") can sound like the speaker is brushing aside the other person's point, so a more neutral formal expression may be better.

Related words

  • 어찌됐건eojjidwaetkkeonanywayadverb

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