Whatever Meaning in English
word
/ˌhwəˈtɛvɝ/, /ˌwəˈtɛvɝ/
wuh-TEV-er
/wɒtˈɛvɐ/
wot-EV-uh
Definition
Used to indicate anything or everything that is possible or available, or to show indifference to choices.
Usage & Nuances
Common in informal speech and writing. Can express indifference: 'Do whatever you want'. Also used to emphasize a wide range: 'I'll take whatever is available.' Avoid using it as a pronoun in very formal contexts.
Spanish: lo que sea - cualquieraPortuguese (BR): qualquer coisa - tanto fazPortuguese (PT): qualquer coisa - tanto fazChinese (Simplified): 无论什么 - 什么都Chinese (Traditional): 無論什麼 - 什麼都Hindi: जो भी - कोई भीArabic: مهما كان - أي شيءBengali: যেকোনো কিছু - যা-ই হোকRussian: что угодно - без разницыJapanese: 何でも - どうでもいいVietnamese: bất cứ cái gì - sao cũng đượcKorean: 무엇이든 - 아무거나 - 상관없어Turkish: her neyse - ne olursa olsunUrdu: جو بھی - کچھ بھیIndonesian: apa saja - terserah
Example Sentences
You can choose whatever you like.
basic
I will eat whatever is available.
basic
Whatever you decide, I will support you.
basic
He said, 'Whatever, I’m not interested anymore.'
natural
Do whatever you want, it’s your choice!
natural
She didn’t care whatever happened.
natural