Hoe dan ook
Example: Ik ga naar het feest, hoe dan ook.
Definition
"Hoe dan ook" is a Dutch expression used to emphasize determination or inevitability, meaning 'in any case' or 'no matter what.' It indicates that an action will happen regardless of circumstances, as in the sentence 'Ik ga naar het feest, hoe dan ook,' meaning 'I am going to the party, no matter what.'
Etymology
The phrase "hoe dan ook" literally translates to 'how then also' in Dutch. It combines 'hoe' (how), 'dan' (then), and 'ook' (also) to convey the idea of something happening regardless of conditions. Its origins are straightforward and rooted in everyday Dutch language, emphasizing certainty and determination.
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"Hoe dan ook" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - Idioms and Proverbs - (B1) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used expressions.
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