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So Translations, meanings and synonyms
"So" is mainly used as adverb meaning "so", "thus" or "in this way". It is also used as particle and conjunction.
Essential properties of "so"
Its most important properties are:
Properties as Conjunction
adverbial
Meanings of "so" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms
It has the meanings and uses detailed below:
1.) "In this manner or way"
"So", when used with this meaning, acts as adverb.
- Definition: "In this way, thus, in that manner."
- Translation(s): so, thus, in this way, like this
- Synonym(s): auf diese Weise, derart, dergestalt
- Related word(s): solch, derartig
📝 Some usage examples:
- Ich mache es so, wie du es mir gezeigt hast.
- Er hat es so gemeint, wie er es gesagt hat.
- Wir müssen die Aufgabe so lösen, wie es in der Anleitung steht.
2.) "Used for emphasis or to intensify an adjective/adverb"
"So", when used with this meaning, acts as particle.
- Definition: "Expresses emphasis or intensification."
- Translation(s): so, very, such
- Synonym(s): derart, dermaßen
- Related word(s): solch
📝 Some usage examples:
- Das war so ein schöner Tag!
- Ich bin so glücklich, dich zu sehen.
- Es ist so wichtig, dass du pünktlich kommst.
3.) "Indicates a consequence or result"
"So", when used with this meaning, acts as conjunction.
- Definition: "Therefore, consequently."
- Translation(s): so, therefore, consequently, as a result
- Synonym(s): auch, folglich, daher
- Related word(s): deshalb, deswegen
📝 Some usage examples:
- Es regnet, so bleiben wir zu Hause.
- Er war krank, so konnte er nicht zur Arbeit gehen.
- Sie hat viel gelernt, so hat sie die Prüfung bestanden.
4.) "Used to start or finish an action or thought"
"So", when used with this meaning, acts as particle.
- Definition: "Expression used to initiate or conclude an action or thought."
- Translation(s): so, well, alright, there
- Synonym(s): nun, also
- Related word(s): na
📝 Some usage examples:
- So, jetzt können wir anfangen.
- So, das wäre erledigt.
- So, was machen wir als Nächste?