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ка́к бы то ни́ было — meaning in English

kak by to ni bylo

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English meaning

  • whatsoever det At all; used after "no," "any," or "none" to add strong emphasis.

Senses

ка́к бы то ни́ было is used for these senses in English:

  • be that as it may (idiomatic) Even if that is the case; whether that is true or not; nevertheless.
  • for better or worse No matter what the future may hold (no matter whether it is good or bad).
  • in any case Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see in,‎ any,‎ case.
  • whatsoever In any way; at all; whatever.

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