ADVERB

eh//anyway; in any case

eh is a German adverb that means anyway or in any case. It is pronounced /eː/.

Definitions

1.expresses that something is obvious or already expected; anyway, in any case(colloquial, modal particle)

a.used for emphasis in statements to indicate inevitability or lack of change

Du kommst eh zu spät, also beeil dich nicht zu sehr.You're going to be late anyway, so don't hurry too much.

b.sometimes blended with 'eh schon' to reinforce the sense of inevitability

Wir hätten das eh schon früher erledigen sollen.We should have taken care of that earlier anyway.

Frequently asked questions

What does "eh" mean in English?
"eh" means anyway or in any case. It is a German adverb.
How do you pronounce "eh"?
"eh" is pronounced /eː/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What part of speech is "eh"?
"eh" is a adverb in German.

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