Real examples with とて


I'm studying the usage of とて. I think I understand its meaning: even, even if.
However, although I've read that とて is quite an archaic particle (not used
very often in daily conversations), the very few examples I can find online
when looking for this piece of grammar seem to be very casual, so I doubt if
they are actually good examples that fit the reality.

Then, if possible, could you please provide real examples of とて so I can see
how is it used normally?




Here's your situation:

**1,000近いrepがある私とて実用的な例文を探すのが難しい**

_Even I, who has near 1,000 reps, struggle to find a practical example_

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One typical set phrase I see often is **私とて黙っちゃいない** .

Although it's rather antiquated as you said, it's still borderline "normal"
even by today's standards to simply replace with **だって** if you wish:

**Even a rich person can't buy time**

  * 金持ち だって 時間は 買えない
  * 金持ち とて 時間は 買えない

**Even I can't do it (assuming "I" am a capable person)**

  * 私 だって できない
  * 私 とて できない

So it's more about **when** to use とて over other options such as だって. I'd use
it in a serious situation to add drama, which can be said for many "archaic"
phrases.

