Adverb
immerhin
Pronunciation: [ˈɪmɐˈhɪn]
after all (explaining another statement)
A2
rank #837
Meanings
Adverb
- after all (explaining another statement)
- at least, anyway, on the bright side (describing a positive aspect of an otherwise unfortunate situation)
- at least, a minimum of (a certain number)
- anyway, anyhow, regardless, all the same, at any rate, at least
Example sentence
Er ist immerhin dein Bruder.
He is your brother, after all.
Usage
- immerhin geschafft — Highlights a positive point despite another difficulty.
- immerhin zehn Kilometer — Can also stress a noteworthy amount: a full ten kilometres.
Du kannst ihr vertrauen; sie ist immerhin deine älteste Freundin.
You can trust her; she is your oldest friend, after all.