Connector
soweit
Pronunciation: /soˈvaɪ̯t/
as far as (in the scope in which something holds)
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Meanings
Connector
- ready (soweit sein = to be ready)
- as far as (in the scope in which something holds)
- if (supposing that; assuming that)
Example sentence
Soweit ich weiß, ist der Termin morgen.
As far as I know, the appointment is tomorrow.
Usage
- soweit ich weiß — As far as I know; the clause ends with the verb.
- soweit / so weit — The connector is one word; literal distance is usually two.
Soweit ich weiß, wohnt sie noch in Hamburg.
As far as I know, she still lives in Hamburg.