Korean word

어차피

Pronunciation

Romanizationeochapi

Meaning

  • adverbanyway

Example

어차피 못 갈 거니까 집에서 쉬자.eo cha pi mot kal kkeo ni kka chi be seo swi ja

Since we can't go anyway, let's rest at home.

Illustration for 어차피 (anyway)

More examples

어차피 필요 없으니까 그냥 버려.eo cha pi pi ryo eop sseu ni kka keu nyang peo ryeo

Since it is not needed anyway, just throw it away.

Core concept

Seeing no point in changing course because the final result will stay the same.

Common phrases

  • 어차피 못 가다eo cha pi mot ka da

    be unable to go anyway

  • 어차피 늦다eo cha pi neut tta

    be late anyway

  • 어차피 필요 없다eo cha pi pi ryo eop tta

    be unnecessary anyway

Similar words

아무튼amuteun: Used to skip extra details and state the main conclusion or plan.
어쨌든eojjaettteun: Used to put all earlier circumstances aside and move to the next action or conclusion.
어찌됐든eojjidwaettteun: Used to settle on one response or judgment regardless of how the situation has turned out.

Definition in Korean

어떤 일을 해도 결과가 달라지지 않는다고 보고 그 사실을 바탕으로 말하거나 행동할 때 쓰는 부사.eo tteon i reul hae do kyeol gwa ga tal la ji ji an neun da go po go keu sa si reul pa tang eu ro mal ha geo na haeng dong hal ttae sseu neun pu sa

Word origin

The exact origin of 어차피 (eochapi, "anyway") is uncertain, and no reliable decomposition is needed to understand its modern use.

Usage tips

  • 어차피 (eochapi, "anyway") often sounds resigned or practical, so it can feel less supportive when someone is trying hard.

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