Meaning of be that as it may | Babel Free
Definitions
Even if that is the case; whether that is true or not; nevertheless.
idiomatic
Equivalents
Deutsch
wie dem auch sei
Español
sea como fuere
Suomi
oli miten oli
עברית
אף על פי כן
Italiano
sia quel che sia
Polski
bądź co bądź
Examples
“Be that as it may, the duty of all communicants lies plain.”
“But be that as it may, the principle of it is founded in truth.”
“We English people, be that as it may, have among us the best nursing for love and the worst nursing for money that can be got in Europe.”
“It has frequently been asserted in the Indian press that the United States does not understand India's position. . . . Be that as it may, it is certainly true that some sectors of Indian opinion likewise do not adequately understand the motives of the United States.”
“"They seem to think I'm photogenic." Be that as it may, and Rollins surely is a striking figure, his music and only his music matters.”
CEFR level
C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.