whichever
word
/hwɪˈtʃɛvɝ/
wich-EV-ur
/wɪtʃˈɛvɐ/
wich-EV-uh
Definition
Used to refer to any one item or option out of a group, not caring which one. It means 'no matter which' and lets the choice be open.
Usage & Nuances
'Whichever' is used in both questions and statements. It always refers to a choice among several and often appears with 'you like,' 'you prefer,' or 'fits.' More formal than 'whatever.' Not commonly used before singular, non-countable nouns.
Spanish: cualquiera que - el que seaPortuguese (BR): qualquer que - qualquer umPortuguese (PT): qualquer que - qualquer umChinese (Simplified): 无论哪个 - 任意一个Chinese (Traditional): 無論哪個 - 任意一個Hindi: जो भीArabic: أيّما - أي واحدBengali: যেকোনোটা - যেটাইRussian: любой - какой бы ниJapanese: どれでも - どちらでもVietnamese: bất cứ - nào cũng đượcKorean: 어느 것이든 - 어떤 것이든Turkish: hangisi olursaUrdu: جو بھیIndonesian: mana saja - apa saja
Example Sentences
Choose whichever shirt you like.
basic
Take whichever seat is free.
basic
Whichever way you go, you'll end up at the same place.
natural
I'll help you, whichever problem you have.
natural
Just grab whichever is cheapest.
natural
You can call me whichever day you are free.
basic