um ... zu — meaning in English
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English meaning
Senses
um ... zu is used for these senses in English:
- in order that So that; used to indicate purpose
- so In the same manner or to the same extent as aforementioned; likewise, also.
- so Reduced form of 'so that', used to express purpose; in order that.
- so Used as a question to ask for further explanation of something said, often rhetorically or in a dismissive or impolite manner.
- to (expressing purpose) In order to.
so — full definition
- adv To a great or specified extent; very.
- adv In the same way as something already mentioned; also.
- conj Used to introduce a result or consequence.
- intj Used to introduce a new topic, question, or thought, often after a pause.
to — full definition
- particle Used before a verb to form the infinitive.
- prep Indicating direction or destination — moving toward or arriving at something.
- prep Indicating a result, limit, or degree reached.
- conj Used to mean "in order to", expressing purpose.