Come what may Meaning in English
expression
ˈkəm/ /ˈhwət/, /ˈwət/ /ˈmeɪ
KUHM whut MAY
kˈʌm/ /wˈɒt/ /mˈeɪ
kuhm WOT MAY
Definition
Used to say that something will happen or someone will do something, no matter what happens or what difficulties arise.
Usage & Nuances
Formal and literary, but also used in conversation. Often to show determination or commitment: 'come what may, I'll be there.' Similar phrases: 'no matter what,' 'regardless of what happens.' Used for emphasis; not commonly used in very casual speech.
Spanish: pase lo que pasePortuguese (BR): aconteça o que acontecerPortuguese (PT): aconteça o que acontecerChinese (Simplified): 无论发生什么Chinese (Traditional): 無論發生什麼Hindi: जो भी होArabic: مهما حدثBengali: যা-ই হোক - যাই হোক না কেনRussian: что бы ни случилось - несмотря ни на чтоJapanese: 何があってもVietnamese: dù chuyện gì xảy ra đi nữaKorean: 무슨 일이 있어도Turkish: ne olursa olsunUrdu: چاہے کچھ بھی ہو جائےIndonesian: apa pun yang terjadi
Example Sentences
No matter what happens, I will support you come what may.
basic
She promised to stay with him come what may.
basic
We will finish this project come what may.
basic
Come what may, I'll always have your back.
natural
He said he’d finish college come what may, even if it takes years.
natural
They’ll move ahead with their plan, come what may.
natural