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however

/ˌhaʊˈɛvər/ /haʊˈɛvə/
adverb
  1. 1
    ancak, bununla birlikte, yine de

    Used to introduce a statement that contrasts with what has just been said.

    • The test was difficult; however, I passed.
      Sınav zordu; ancak geçtim.
    • It was cold outside; however, we enjoyed the walk.
      Dışarısı soğuktu; yine de yürüyüşten keyif aldık.
  2. 2
    ne kadar … olursa olsun, ne kadar … -se de

    To whatever degree; no matter how, used before an adjective, an adverb or much.

    • However hard I try, I can't remember her name.
      Ne kadar uğraşırsam uğraşayım adını hatırlayamıyorum.
    • We'll finish the job, however long it takes.
      Ne kadar sürerse sürsün işi bitireceğiz.
  3. 3
    nasıl (olur da)

    Used in questions to show surprise, with the meaning 'how'.

    • However did you manage to carry all this alone?
      Bütün bunları tek başına taşımayı nasıl başardın?
    • However did you find out about the surprise party?
      Sürpriz partiden nasıl haberin oldu?

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however, …however muchhowever hardhowever longhowever manyhowever smallhowever did you

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