Meaning
if anything, if ever
- If anything, on the contrary (used to correct or qualify a statement)
- If by any chance, in case
In a sentence
Non sono stanco, semmai sono un po' annoiato.
I'm not tired; if anything, I'm a bit bored.
Semmai dovessi avere problemi, chiamami subito.
If you should have any problems, call me right away.
Il prezzo non è aumentato, semmai è diminuito.
The price hasn't gone up; if anything, it decreased.
Usage notes
- Can be written as one word 'semmai' or rarely 'se mai'.
- Often triggers the subjunctive when introducing a clause, e.g. 'semmai dovesse servire'.