Auch Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Auch" is mainly used as adverb meaning "also", "too" or "as well". It is also used as particle and conjunction.

Essential properties of "auch"

Its most important properties are:

Properties as Conjunction

adverbial

Meanings of "auch" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "Also, in addition"

"Auch", when used with this meaning, acts as adverb.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Ich mag Äpfel und auch Birnen.I like apples and also pears.
  2. Sie ist intelligent und auch sehr freundlich.She is intelligent and also very friendly.
  3. Er spricht Deutsch und auch Englisch fließend.He speaks German and also English fluently.

2.) "Emphasizing or reinforcing particle"

"Auch", when used with this meaning, acts as particle.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Das ist auch wahr!That is also true!
  2. Das kannst du auch glauben!You can also believe that!
  3. Das ist auch eine gute Idee!That is also a good idea!

3.) "Conjunction for addition or inclusion"

"Auch", when used with this meaning, acts as conjunction.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Sowohl Peter als auch Maria kommen zur Party.Both Peter and Maria are coming to the party.
  2. Er isst gerne Fisch und auch Fleisch.He likes to eat fish and also meat.
  3. Sie mag Musik hören und auch tanzen.She likes to listen to music and also dance.
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