wie dem auch sei

/viː deːm aʊ̯x zaɪ̯/
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Expresses the idea “however that may be” in everyday German.

Examples

  • Der Ausdruck „wie dem auch sei“ passt hier gut.
    Here the intended idea is however that may be.
  • Sie sagte zum Abschied: wie dem auch sei.
    The expression means however that may be.
  • Lernende verwenden „wie dem auch sei“ im Alltag.
    The example illustrates however that may be.
  • Im Gespräch hörte ich „wie dem auch sei“.
    In this context it conveys however that may be.
  • Er antwortete einfach: wie dem auch sei.
    The speaker uses however that may be.

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Meanings

Meaning

everyday
neutral
Expresses the idea “however that may be” in everyday German.

Examples

  • Sie sagte zum Abschied: wie dem auch sei.
    The expression means however that may be.
  • Der Ausdruck „wie dem auch sei“ passt hier gut.
    Here the intended idea is however that may be.
  • Im Gespräch hörte ich „wie dem auch sei“.
    In this context it conveys however that may be.
  • Er antwortete einfach: wie dem auch sei.
    The speaker uses however that may be.
  • Lernende verwenden „wie dem auch sei“ im Alltag.
    The example illustrates however that may be.

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Etymology

A fixed German combination whose words together carry the established meaning “however that may be”.

FAQ

What does wie dem auch sei mean?

Expresses the idea “however that may be” in everyday German.

How is wie dem auch sei used?

A standard German term used in everyday communication.

Is wie dem auch sei common?

A standard German term used in everyday communication.

How is wie dem auch sei pronounced?

It is pronounced as shown in the entry: wie dem auch sei.

What should learners remember?

Expresses the idea “however that may be” in everyday German.

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