Sowohl Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Sowohl" is mainly used as conjunction meaning "both... and", "as well as" or "equally". It is also used as adverb.

Essential properties of "sowohl"

Its most important properties are:

correlative

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

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

Definition: "Indicates that two or more elements are included or considered equally in a statement or situation. It is used in correlation with 'als auch'."
Translation(s): both... and, as well as
Synonym(s): ebenso, wie
Related word(s): sowie

📝 Some usage examples:

Er spricht sowohl Deutsch als auch Englisch.He speaks both German and English.
Das Buch ist sowohl interessant als auch lehrreich.The book is both interesting and educational.
Sie mag sowohl Kaffee als auch Tee.She likes both coffee and tea.

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

Definition: "Used to emphasize that something is valid or applicable in both mentioned cases or situations."
Translation(s): both... and, equally, in both cases
Synonym(s): gleichermaßen
Related word(s): ebenso

📝 Some usage examples:

Die Entscheidung betrifft sowohl die Mitarbeiter als auch die Kunden.The decision affects both employees and customers.
Das Angebot gilt sowohl für neue als auch für bestehende Kunden.The offer applies to both new and existing customers.
Die Regelung ist sowohl im Inland als auch im Ausland gültig.The regulation is valid both domestically and abroad.