ADVERB

so//so; like this; thus

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

Definitions

1.used to emphasize degree or extent(degree/intensifier)

a.very; to this extent

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

2.in this way; like this(manner)

a.in the indicated or implied manner

Mach das bitte so.Please do it like this.

3.therefore; so (to indicate result or transition)(consequence/transition)

a.used to introduce a consequence or result

Es hat geregnet, so sind wir zu Hause geblieben.It rained, so we stayed at home.

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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