Gleichwohl

C1

nevertheless / nonetheless

English meaning
nevertheless / nonetheless
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Gleichwohl in a sentence

Das Projekt war schwierig, gleichwohl haben wir Erfolg gehabt.

The project was difficult; nevertheless, we succeeded.

Word family

Gleichwohl is built from gleich (same, equal) and wohl (probably, well). German builds meaning by welding words together, so knowing the parts usually gives you the whole.

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What does Gleichwohl mean in English?

Gleichwohl means "nevertheless / nonetheless". For example: "Das Projekt war schwierig, gleichwohl haben wir Erfolg gehabt." — "The project was difficult; nevertheless, we succeeded."

What level is Gleichwohl in German?

Gleichwohl is a C1 word — c1 — advanced. It belongs to the linking words & connectors vocabulary.

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