however

jedoch, allerdings

Leitet eine Tatsache ein, die im Gegensatz zum gerade Gesagten steht.

In einfachem Englisch: Used to introduce a fact that differs from what you have just said.

• It was cold. However, we went outside.
• The room is small; however, it feels comfortable.
• She was tired. She agreed, however, to help.

Synonyme: nevertheless, nonetheless, still

Häufige Wendungen: however in practice, however this means, however the result

wie auch immer, noch so

Zeigt, dass die Menge oder der Grad von etwas keinen Unterschied macht.

In einfachem Englisch: Used to say that any amount or degree of something makes no difference.

• Come over, however late it is.
• However small the room is, we can use it.
• She kept trying, however hard it became.

So benutzt man es: however + adjective/adverb + clause (However tired you are, you still need to eat.); however much/many + clause (Take a break, however much work you have.)

Synonyme: no matter how

Häufige Wendungen: however much, however small, however hard

wie auch immer

Auf welche Weise etwas auch getan wird.

In einfachem Englisch: In whatever way something is done.

• However you travel, the journey takes hours.
• It tastes good however you cook it.
• However we solve this, someone will be unhappy.

So benutzt man es: however + subject + verb (However you arrange the chairs, leave space for the door.)

Synonyme: in whatever way

Häufige Wendungen: however you choose, however you travel, however it happens

wie um alles in der Welt

Fragt mit großer Überraschung, wie etwas geschehen konnte.

In einfachem Englisch: Used to ask how something happened, with strong surprise.

• However did you get here?
• However could she lift that box?
• However was he able to escape?

So benutzt man es: however + auxiliary + subject + verb? (However did you find this tiny shop?)

Synonyme: how on earth

Häufige Wendungen: however did someone, however could someone, however was something

irgendwie, beliebig

Auf irgendeine selbst gewählte Weise, ohne festen Plan oder bestimmte Regel.

In einfachem Englisch: In any way you choose, without a particular plan or rule.

• Just arrange it however.
• She put the cushions however, without any plan.
• You can fold it however; I do not mind.

Synonyme: anyhow, any way

Häufige Wendungen: do it however, arrange it however, put it however

aber, jedoch

Verbindet zwei Aussagen, deren Gedanken unterschiedlich sind oder einander widersprechen.

In einfachem Englisch: Used to join two statements whose ideas differ or oppose each other.

• I asked him; however, he refused.
• We planned a picnic; however, it rained.
• She wanted to stay; however, she had to leave.

Synonyme: but, yet

Häufige Wendungen: however someone decided, however someone refused, however something changed