zumal

Pronunciation: [tsuˈmaːl]

especially since; particularly because

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Meanings

Connector

especially since (giving a reason which justifies the expectation of a certain behaviour or quality)

Adverb

Wir bleiben heute zu Hause, zumal es stark regnet.

We're staying home today, especially since it's raining heavily.

zumal ... ist — Zumal introduces an additional reason; the finite verb goes last.
zumal / vor allem — Zumal can emphasize why a previous statement is particularly justified.

Extra sentence

Wir verschieben das Picknick, zumal mehrere Gäste krank sind.

We are postponing the picnic, especially since several guests are ill.