No. 6,436 in Korean
어쨌든
"Anyway" or "in any case."
In a sentence
어쨌든 일단 시도해 볼게요.
Anyway, I'll try first.
Here, '어쨌든' suggests a resolution to try regardless of previous considerations or doubts.
어쨌든 그는 약속을 지켰어요.
Anyway, he kept his promise.
In this context, '어쨌든' emphasizes that despite possible issues or circumstances, the promise was fulfilled.
어쨌든 우리는 그 문제를 해결해야 해요.
Anyway, we need to solve that problem.
'어쨌든' is used here to stress the necessity of solving the problem irrespective of any opposition or concerns.
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