ADVERB

so//so; like this; thus

so is a German adverb that means so, like this, or thus. It is pronounced /zɔ/.

Definitions

1.in this way; like this(manner, way)

a.used to refer to a manner or way something is done

Mach es so wie ich.Do it like I do.

2.so; to such a degree(degree, emphasis)

a.intensifier before adjectives/adverbs

Es ist so kalt heute.It is so cold today.

3.thus; therefore(result, conclusion)

a.used to introduce a consequence or result

Es regnet, also bleibe ich zu Hause. – So mache ich das immer.It's raining, so I stay at home. – That's how I always do it.

Frequently asked questions

What does "so" mean in English?
"so" means so, like this, or thus. It is a German adverb.
How do you pronounce "so"?
"so" is pronounced /zɔ/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What part of speech is "so"?
"so" is a adverb in German.

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