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Definitions from the WebTerm: immerhinDescription:Immerhin is a German adverb that can be translated to English as "after all," "at least," or "anyhow." It is used to express a positive aspect or to soften a negative statement. Immerhin is a versatile term that can be used in various contexts and situations. Sample sentences:As an adverb:1. Sie hat zwar das Spiel verloren, aber immerhin hat sie ihr Bestes gegeben. (She may have lost the game, but after all, she did her best.) 2. Ich habe nur eine Stunde Schlaf bekommen, aber immerhin konnte ich ein Nickerchen machen. (I only got an hour of sleep, but at least I managed to take a nap.) As a conjunction:1. Er ist alt und krank, immerhin ist er immer noch in der Lage, seinen Garten zu pflegen. (He is old and sick, yet he is still able to tend to his garden, after all.) 2. Wir hatten Probleme bei der Anreise, immerhin haben wir rechtzeitig zum Konzert geschafft. (We had issues getting here, but we managed to arrive on time for the concert, anyhow.) As an interjection:1. Immerhin, du hast es versucht! (At least you tried!) 2. Die Prüfung war schwierig, aber immerhin ist sie vorbei. (The exam was difficult, but thank goodness it's over, after all.) Related products: | ||||
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