however
gb/hˌaʊˈɛvɚ/ us/hˌaʊˈɛvɚ/
B1
Inglés
~ 200
azonban, ennek ellenére, viszont, akárhogy, ahogy, bármilyen ... is, ahogy tud, akárhogyan, bármilyen módon
B1
1
Patrón de uso:
[statement]. However, [contrasting statement].
I wanted to go for a walk. However, it started raining.
El akartam menni sétálni. Azonban elkezdett esni az eső.
The plan was well thought out. However, it failed in execution.
A terv jól át volt gondolva. A megvalósítás során azonban kudarcot vallott.
She said she was tired. However, she kept working late into the night.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
I like this dress. However, it is too expensive.
Tetszik ez a ruha. Viszont túl drága.
He studied hard. However, he did not pass the exam.
Keményen tanult. Ennek ellenére nem ment át a vizsgán.
It is sunny today. However, it is very cold.
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes confuse 'however' with 'but' in sentence position; 'however' is more common at the start of a sentence or after a semicolon in writing.
Significado
used to contrast with earlier point
Colocaciones
however, it seems
|however hard
|however unlikely
|however much
Sinónimos
nevertheless (Slightly more formal; often interchangeable in writing.)
|
but (More common in speech and less formal.)
Antónimos
therefore (Signals a conclusion or result rather than contrast.)
Temas
communication
|logic
|writing
|core_vocabulary
Definición
Used to say something different from what was said before.
Used to introduce a statement that contrasts with or seems to contradict something that has just been said.
B2
2
Patrón de uso:
however + [adjective/adverb] + [clause]
However hard I try, I can't solve this problem.
Bármilyen keményen próbálkozom is, nem tudom megoldani ezt a problémát.
You can decorate the room however you like.
Úgy díszítheted ki a szobát, ahogy szeretnéd.
However much he eats, he never gains weight.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
However fast I run, I am late.
Bármilyen gyorsan futok is, elkések.
You can sit however you want.
Úgy ülhetsz, ahogy szeretnél.
However much she studies, she is nervous.
Error frecuente:
Learners may omit the adjective/adverb after 'however', making the sentence incomplete.
Significado
no matter how much or in what way
Colocaciones
however hard
|however much
|however difficult
Sinónimos
regardless of how (More formal and explicit.)
Antónimos
only if (Introduces a condition instead of removing it.)
Temas
communication
|emphasis
|core_vocabulary
Definición
Used to mean 'no matter how' something happens.
Used to emphasize that it does not matter how much or in what way something happens.
B2
3
Patrón de uso:
however + [verb phrase]
We must finish the project however we can.
Be kell fejeznünk a projektet, ahogy csak tudjuk.
She managed to escape however she did it.
Akárhogyan is csinálta, sikerült megszöknie.
Get the job done however possible.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
I will help you however I can.
Segíteni fogok neked, ahogy csak tudok.
Please fix it however you can.
Kérlek, javítsd meg, ahogy csak tudod.
He solved the problem however he could.
Significado
by any means or method
Colocaciones
achieve it however possible
|fix it however you can
Sinónimos
by any means (Emphasizes determination to achieve something.)
Antónimos
in no way (States impossibility instead of possibility.)
Temas
communication
|core_vocabulary
Definición
In any way or method possible.
By whatever means or in whatever manner.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
however
AFI
GB/hˌaʊˈɛvɚ/
US/hˌaʊˈɛvɚ/
Sílabas y acento
how - ever (2 sílabas)
Stress on 2nd syllable (ever)
Formas de la palabra
Noun
- Base: however
- Plural: howevers
Familia de palabras
Expresiones
however you look at it
1/hˌaʊˈɛvɚ jˈu lˈʊk ˈæt ˈɪt/
fixed phrase
in every possible way of viewing
No matter how you think about it, the result is the same.
Ejemplos
- However you look at it, the decision was unfair.
- It's a bad deal, however you look at it.
however you slice it
1/hˌaʊˈɛvɚ jˈu slˈaɪs ˈɪt/
fixed phrase
informal
in every possible interpretation
No matter how you think about something, the result is the same.
Ejemplos
- It's going to be expensive, however you slice it.
- However you slice it, we have a problem.