Whomsoever Meaning in English
word
ˌhumsoʊˈɛvɝ
hoom-soh-EV-er
huːmsˌəʊˈɛvɐ
hooms-oh-EV-uh
Definition
A very formal and old-fashioned way to say 'whoever' or 'anyone whom', referring to any person, without specifying who they are.
Usage & Nuances
Extremely formal, archaic, and almost never used in modern spoken English. Common only in legal, biblical, or ceremonial contexts. Usually replaced by 'whoever' or 'anyone whom' in normal conversation.
Spanish: a quien sea - quienquiera quePortuguese (BR): a quem quer que seja - qualquer pessoa quePortuguese (PT): a quem quer que seja - qualquer pessoa queChinese (Simplified): 无论谁 - 任何人Chinese (Traditional): 無論誰 - 任何人Hindi: जिसे भी - जो भीArabic: أي شخص - من شاءBengali: যাকে-ই (যাকেই) - যিনি-ইRussian: кому бы то ни было - кто бы ниJapanese: 誰でも - どなたでもVietnamese: bất cứ ai - bất kỳ aiKorean: 누구든지 - 아무나Turkish: her kime - kimi olursaUrdu: جس کو بھی - جو کوئی بھیIndonesian: siapa pun - siapa saja
Example Sentences
The prize will go to whomsoever wins the contest.
basic
You may choose whomsoever you wish to invite.
basic
This document is for whomsoever it may concern.
basic
Give this envelope to whomsoever you trust the most.
natural
You can assign the task to whomsoever you like; it’s up to you.
natural
The responsibility falls on whomsoever accepts the challenge.
natural