ADVERB
insofern/ɪnˈzoːfɛʁn/insofar; to that extent; thus
insofern is a German adverb that means insofar, to that extent, or thus. It is pronounced /ɪnˈzoːfɛʁn/.
Definitions
1.to that extent; in so far; in this respect(relation; limitation)
a.introducing a limitation or aspect of something
Insofern hast du recht, als er wirklich sehr fleißig ist.—Insofar, you are right, as he is indeed very hardworking.
2.thus; therefore; for this reason (usually at the sentence beginning or as connector)(causal connective)
a.introducing a consequence or result
Das Wetter war schlecht. Insofern sind wir zu Hause geblieben.—The weather was bad. Thus, we stayed at home.
Frequently asked questions
- What does "insofern" mean in English?
- "insofern" means insofar, to that extent, or thus. It is a German adverb.
- How do you pronounce "insofern"?
- "insofern" is pronounced /ɪnˈzoːfɛʁn/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What part of speech is "insofern"?
- "insofern" is a adverb in German.
