immerhin
Translation
at least, after all, anyway, still
Examples
Wir haben verloren, aber immerhin haben wir gut gespielt.
We lost, but at least we played well.
Er ist immerhin mein Bruder.
He is my brother, after all.
Grammar Patterns
((immerhin)) at least, anyway Wir haben immerhin gewonnen.
((immerhin)) after all Er ist immerhin der Chef.
Similar Words
Synonyms: at least, anyway; Antonyms: by no means
Etymology
Compound of 'immer' (always) + 'hin' (towards/there).
Memory Tips
Think of 'always getting there' - even if not perfect, you reach a minimum point (at least).