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so in German

so in German is so, sehr, also — so means to a great or specified extent; very.

so in German

so
adj
sehr
adj
so
adj
In that state or manner; with that attribute. A proadjective that replaces the aforementioned adjective phrase.
also
adj
In that state or manner; with that attribute. A proadjective that replaces the aforementioned adjective phrase.
damit
adj
In that state or manner; with that attribute. A proadjective that replaces the aforementioned adjective phrase.
na und
adj
In that state or manner; with that attribute. A proadjective that replaces the aforementioned adjective phrase.
sehr
adj
In that state or manner; with that attribute. A proadjective that replaces the aforementioned adjective phrase.
sodass
adj
In that state or manner; with that attribute. A proadjective that replaces the aforementioned adjective phrase.
so
adv
also
adv
so
adv
(informal) at all (negative clause).
na und
adv
(informal) at all (negative clause).
so
adv
Very much.
sehr
adv
Very much.
so
adv
In the same manner or to the same extent as aforementioned; likewise, also.
also
adv
In the same manner or to the same extent as aforementioned; likewise, also.
damit
adv
In the same manner or to the same extent as aforementioned; likewise, also.
na und
adv
In the same manner or to the same extent as aforementioned; likewise, also.
sodass
adv
In the same manner or to the same extent as aforementioned; likewise, also.
um ... zu
adv
In the same manner or to the same extent as aforementioned; likewise, also.
so
conj
Reduced form of 'so that', used to express purpose; in order that.
damit
conj
Reduced form of 'so that', used to express purpose; in order that.
na und
conj
Reduced form of 'so that', used to express purpose; in order that.
sodass
conj
Reduced form of 'so that', used to express purpose; in order that.
um ... zu
conj
Reduced form of 'so that', used to express purpose; in order that.
so
conj
also
conj
so
conj
Used to connect previous conversation or events to the following question.
sehr
conj
Used to connect previous conversation or events to the following question.
so
conj
(archaic) Provided that; on condition that; as long as.
so
intj
Used after a pause for thought to introduce a new topic, question or story, or a new thought or question in continuation of an existing topic.
also
intj
Used after a pause for thought to introduce a new topic, question or story, or a new thought or question in continuation of an existing topic.
damit
intj
Used after a pause for thought to introduce a new topic, question or story, or a new thought or question in continuation of an existing topic.
na und
intj
Used after a pause for thought to introduce a new topic, question or story, or a new thought or question in continuation of an existing topic.
sehr
intj
Used after a pause for thought to introduce a new topic, question or story, or a new thought or question in continuation of an existing topic.
sodass
intj
Used after a pause for thought to introduce a new topic, question or story, or a new thought or question in continuation of an existing topic.
so
intj
Used as a question to ask for further explanation of something said, often rhetorically or in a dismissive or impolite manner.
damit
intj
Used as a question to ask for further explanation of something said, often rhetorically or in a dismissive or impolite manner.
na und
intj
Used as a question to ask for further explanation of something said, often rhetorically or in a dismissive or impolite manner.
sehr
intj
Used as a question to ask for further explanation of something said, often rhetorically or in a dismissive or impolite manner.
sodass
intj
Used as a question to ask for further explanation of something said, often rhetorically or in a dismissive or impolite manner.
um ... zu
intj
Used as a question to ask for further explanation of something said, often rhetorically or in a dismissive or impolite manner.
so
intj
Used as a meaningless filler word to begin a response to a question.
also
intj
Used as a meaningless filler word to begin a response to a question.
sehr
intj
Used as a meaningless filler word to begin a response to a question.
so
intj
(archaic) Be as you are; stand still; used especially to cows; also used by sailors.
sehr
intj
(archaic) Be as you are; stand still; used especially to cows; also used by sailors.

What does "so" mean?

  1. adv To a great or specified extent; very.
    "I was so tired I fell asleep on the train."
  2. adv In the same way as something already mentioned; also.
    "She likes coffee, and so do I."
  3. conj Used to introduce a result or consequence.
    "It started raining, so we went inside."
  4. intj Used to introduce a new topic, question, or thought, often after a pause.
    "So, what do you want to do this weekend?"

so in a sentence

  • I was so tired I fell asleep on the train.
  • The cake was so good we ordered a second slice.
  • She likes coffee, and so do I.
  • It started raining, so we went inside.

Similar words in German

Common German translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "so" in German?

"so" in German is so, sehr, also. so means: To a great or specified extent; very.

How do you use "so" in a sentence?

Example: "I was so tired I fell asleep on the train." In German, "so" is so, sehr, also.

Are there other ways to say "so" in German?

Yes — German has 7 translations listed for "so": so, sehr, also, damit, na und, sodass.

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