Interjection / Adverb
auch
Pronunciation: /aʊ̯x/
also, too, as well (in addition to whatever or whoever has previously been listed)
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Meanings
Interjection
- in answering a yes-no question, used to express that the thing asked about covers part of the truth but not all of it; “yes, and more”
Adverb
- also, too, as well (in addition to whatever or whoever has previously been listed)
- Used for emphasis
- To confirm a preceding statement by someone else: really, actually, indeed, in fact
- To ask for confirmation of something one considers necessary
Example sentence
Ich möchte auch einen Kaffee.
I would like a coffee too.
Usage
- Ich komme auch. — Adds someone or something to what was already mentioned.
- Auch morgen ist geöffnet. — Place auch before the extra detail you emphasise.
Meine Schwester möchte auch mitkommen.
My sister would also like to come along.