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comunque

English translation of comunque

however

In Italian, 'comunque' is used as a conjunction to denote contrast or exception. It can typically be used at the beginning or middle of a sentence, much like 'however' in English. For example, you might say 'Era difficile, comunque, ho finito,' which means, 'It was hard, however, I finished.'


Example sentences using: comunque

Comunque, ho deciso di partire domani

English translation of Comunque, ho deciso di partire domani

Anyway, I have decided to leave tomorrow

In this sentence, 'comunque' is used to change the subject or to introduce a new idea that contrasts with the previous one. It can be translated as 'anyway' in English.

Comunque non è un problema

English translation of Comunque non è un problema

It's not a problem, anyway

Here 'comunque' is used to downplay the importance of something, similarly to the English word 'anyway'. It provides a feeling that even with the current situation, it does not create a problem.

Comunque, vada non importa

English translation of Comunque, vada non importa

No matter what happens (literally: 'anyway it goes, it doesn't matter')

This is a more complex use of 'comunque', where it combines with other words to create an idiom meaning 'no matter what happens'. It can be translated as 'anyway it goes, it doesn't matter'.

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