Significado
Regardless of the situation.
Contexto cultural
Italians use 'in ogni caso' to politely end a long-winded explanation. It signals that you've understood the complexity but want to move to the conclusion. In Italian business meetings, this phrase is used to summarize the 'bottom line' after discussing various risks or variables. While 'in ogni caso' is standard everywhere, in the South, you might hear 'comunque' used even more frequently as a rhythmic filler. The phrase embodies the Italian spirit of finding a way through problems. It says: 'The situation is messy, but we will act anyway.'
The 'Safe' Filler
If you get stuck in a sentence and don't know how to finish, say 'in ogni caso...' to give yourself a second to think and then provide a simple conclusion.
Singular Only
Never say 'in ogni casi'. 'Ogni' is a singular-only word in Italian. It's a very common mistake for Spanish speakers.
Significado
Regardless of the situation.
The 'Safe' Filler
If you get stuck in a sentence and don't know how to finish, say 'in ogni caso...' to give yourself a second to think and then provide a simple conclusion.
Singular Only
Never say 'in ogni casi'. 'Ogni' is a singular-only word in Italian. It's a very common mistake for Spanish speakers.
Polite Dismissal
Use it to change the subject if a conversation is getting uncomfortable. It's a polite way to say 'Moving on...'
Teste-se
Fill in the blank with the correct phrase to say 'Anyway, I'm going.'
Non so se piove. ________, io vado.
'In ogni caso' is the correct way to say 'anyway' or 'regardless' in this context.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
Select the correct option:
'Ogni' must be followed by a singular noun ('caso'), and no extra preposition is needed before the comma.
Complete the dialogue.
A: 'Il ristorante è chiuso.' B: '________, possiamo ordinare una pizza.'
B is offering an alternative that works regardless of the restaurant being closed.
Match the situation to the best use of 'In ogni caso'.
Situation: You are late for a meeting but you still want to bring the documents.
This shows that despite being late, the action of bringing documents remains firm.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Recursos visuais
Common Contexts
Travel
- • Delays
- • Weather
- • Lost maps
Social
- • Changing plans
- • Restaurant choices
- • Polite exits
Banco de exercicios
4 exerciciosNon so se piove. ________, io vado.
'In ogni caso' is the correct way to say 'anyway' or 'regardless' in this context.
Select the correct option:
'Ogni' must be followed by a singular noun ('caso'), and no extra preposition is needed before the comma.
A: 'Il ristorante è chiuso.' B: '________, possiamo ordinare una pizza.'
B is offering an alternative that works regardless of the restaurant being closed.
Situation: You are late for a meeting but you still want to bring the documents.
This shows that despite being late, the action of bringing documents remains firm.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Perguntas frequentes
10 perguntasIt is neutral. You can use it with friends or in a business meeting. For very formal writing, 'ad ogni modo' is slightly better.
Yes! For example: 'Vengo con te, in ogni caso.' (I'm coming with you, anyway.)
'Comunque' is more informal and used more as a filler. 'In ogni caso' sounds a bit more logical and decisive.
Yes, always. 'Ogni caso', 'ogni giorno', 'ogni persona'.
Yes, they are synonyms. 'In ogni modo' is very common and means the exact same thing.
Use 'in caso di emergenza'. Do not use 'ogni' here.
Yes, very often. It's a great way to wrap up a plan in a WhatsApp group.
No, because 'caso' is masculine. The phrase is fixed as 'in ogni caso'.
No, for 'at least' use 'almeno'.
Yes, it is standard Italian used from Milan to Sicily.
Frases relacionadas
comunque
synonymanyway / however
ad ogni modo
synonymin any case / anyway
in qualunque caso
specialized formin whatever case
tuttavia
contrastnevertheless / however
