No matter what Meaning in English
expression
ˈnoʊ/ /ˈmætɝ/ /ˈhwət/, /ˈwət
NOH MAT-er WUHT
nəʊ/ /mˈætɐ/ /wˈɒt
noh-MAT-uh WOT
Definition
Used to say that something will happen or be true in all circumstances, regardless of what happens or what other people do.
Usage & Nuances
Informal but common in both speech and writing. Often placed at the beginning or end of a sentence. Synonymous with 'regardless' or 'whatever happens'. Never used to ask a question.
Spanish: pase lo que pase - sin importar quéPortuguese (BR): não importa o que - custe o que custarPortuguese (PT): não importa o que - aconteça o que acontecerChinese (Simplified): 无论如何 - 不管怎样Chinese (Traditional): 無論如何 - 不管怎樣Hindi: चाहे कुछ भी होArabic: مهما كان الأمرBengali: যাই হোক না কেন - যেকোনো পরিস্থিতিতেইRussian: что бы ни случилось - несмотря ни на чтоJapanese: どんなことがあってもVietnamese: dù chuyện gì xảy ra đi nữa - bất kể điều gìKorean: 무슨 일이 있어도Turkish: ne olursa olsunUrdu: چاہے کچھ بھی ہوIndonesian: apa pun yang terjadi - bagaimanapun juga
Example Sentences
I'll help you, no matter what.
basic
She keeps trying, no matter what happens.
basic
You must finish the job, no matter what.
basic
No matter what, we're sticking together.
natural
He refuses to give up, no matter what people say.
natural
She’s always there for her friends, no matter what.
natural