Mimi Kara Oboeru N2 Grammar: 14. ~でも
09/08/2020Updated 04/09/20211 min read
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Mimi Kara Oboeru N2 Grammar: 14. ~でも
14. ~でも (demo)
a. Meaning: doing something beyond what would normally be considered. Expresses strong will, hope or command: “even if it means ~, …”
b. Connection: 動詞のテ形
Examples:
1, どうしてもこの絵がほしい。借金してでも買いたい。
I really want this painting. I want to buy it even if I have to borrow money.
2, 多少無理をしてでもこの取引を成功させたい。
I want to make this project a success even if it means pushing myself a bit too hard.
3, 法律に反することをしてでも金儲けをしよう、という考えには賛成できない。
I cannot agree with the idea of making money even if it means breaking the law.
4, この仕事は徹夜してでも完成させろと、上司に命じられた。
The order from above is to finish this even if it means working through the night.