likevel

This is the 324th most frequent Norwegian word.

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likevel

"Likevel" means "nevertheless" or "anyway" in English.


'Likevel' is used here to signify 'still' or 'nonetheless' in the context of overcoming an obstacle or contrary situation.

Jeg var trøtt, men jeg dro likevel på jobben.

I was tired, but I still went to work.


In this sentence, 'likevel' expresses 'anyway', implying that an action was taken against unfavorable conditions.

Det regnet hele dagen, men vi gikk på piknik likevel.

It rained all day, but we went on a picnic anyway.


'Likevel' here denotes 'after all', emphasizing the fulfillment of expected results given the situation.

Hun hadde øvd mye, og hun vant konkurransen som forventet likevel.

She had practiced a lot, and she won the competition as expected after all.