wie dem auch sei
be that as it may; however that may be
adverb vee dem owkh ZAY Rare
Also means
regardless of that
Usage Note
Wie dem auch sei concedes uncertainty about details but signals moving on regardless — 'be that as it may'. It is characteristic of moderately formal spoken and written German, especially in conclusions and summaries: Wie dem auch sei, wir müssen jetzt handeln. A useful pragmatic bridging phrase.
Examples
"Wie dem auch sei, die Entscheidung muss heute getroffen werden."
Natural Translation
Be that as it may, the decision must be made today.
Literal Translation
How that also may be, the decision must today made be.
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