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πάντως
anyway /ˈpan.tos/
adverbA2#618 most common
Also: in any case, nevertheless
Example sentences
Πάντως, θα έρθω στην εκδήλωση.
Anyway, I will come to the event.
Δεν ξέρω αν θα μπορέσω, πάντως θα προσπαθήσω.
I don't know if I can, anyway I will try.
Πάντως, είναι καλό να έχουμε ένα σχέδιο.
Anyway, it's good to have a plan.
Αν δεν μπορέσεις, πάντως ενημέρωσέ με.
If you can't make it, anyway let me know.
Πάντως, η γνώμη σου μετράει πολύ για μένα.
Anyway, your opinion matters a lot to me.
Πάντως, πρέπει να ολοκληρώσουμε το έργο μέχρι την προθεσμία.
Anyway, we need to complete the project by the deadline.
Word family
Etymology
The Modern Greek word "πάντως" meaning "anyway" comes from the Ancient Greek "πάντως" which meant "in every way" or "altogether". This is derived from "πᾶς" meaning "all" or "every" combined with the adverbial suffix "-τως". Over time, the meaning evolved to convey a sense of conclusiveness or dismissal, leading to its modern usage as "anyway".
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