Interjection / Connector / Particle / Adverb
so
Pronunciation: /zoː/
so, such, that
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Meanings
Interjection
- alright; a discourse marker indicating a topic having been dealt with
Connector
- thus, so, pursuant to the aforementioned premises
Particle
- quotative particle, somewhat similar to be like but also combinable with other verbs
- generalizing particle, combines with question words to ask to be given a broad idea, typically by way of some examples
Adverb
- so, such, that
- as (followed by an adjective or adverb plus wie in a statement of equality)
- so, thus, like this/that, in this/that way, in this/that manner
- then (in that case)
Example sentence
„Warum weinst du denn?“ – „Weil ich so glücklich bin!“
"Why are you crying?" "Because I'm so happy."
Usage
- so teuer — So strengthens an adjective: that expensive.
- so … wie — Use this pair for an equal comparison.
Warum ist der Kaffee hier so teuer?
Why is the coffee here so expensive?