Nonetheless in Tagalog

“Nonetheless” in Tagalog translates to “Gayunpaman,” “Kahit na ganoon,” “Sa kabila nito,” or “Gayon man.” These expressions convey the meaning of “despite that” or “however” in Filipino context. Discover the nuanced ways to use this conjunction and see practical examples below!

[Words] = Nonetheless

[Definition]:

• Nonetheless /ˌnʌn.ðəˈles/
• Adverb: In spite of that; nevertheless; however. Used to introduce a statement that contrasts with or seems to contradict something that has been said previously.

[Synonyms] = Gayunpaman, Kahit na ganoon, Sa kabila nito, Gayon man, Subalit, Ngunit, Datapwat

[Example]:

• Ex1_EN: The weather was terrible; nonetheless, we decided to continue our journey.
• Ex1_PH: Ang panahon ay napakasamá; gayunpaman, nagpasya kaming ipagpatuloy ang aming paglalakbay.
• Ex2_EN: She was exhausted from work, but nonetheless she attended the meeting.
• Ex2_PH: Siya ay pagod na pagod mula sa trabaho, ngunit gayunpaman dumalo siya sa pulong.
• Ex3_EN: The project had many challenges; nonetheless, the team completed it on time.
• Ex3_PH: Ang proyekto ay may maraming hamon; sa kabila nito, natapos ito ng koponan sa takdang oras.
• Ex4_EN: He made several mistakes, nonetheless his effort was appreciated.
• Ex4_PH: Gumawa siya ng ilang pagkakamali, gayon man ang kanyang pagsisikap ay pinahahalagahan.
• Ex5_EN: The restaurant received negative reviews; nonetheless, it remains popular among locals.
• Ex5_PH: Ang restawran ay nakatanggap ng negatibong pagsusuri; kahit na ganoon, nananatili itong sikat sa mga lokal.