COORDINATING CONJUNCTION
sowohl/zoˈvoːl/both ... and; as well as
sowohl is a German coordinating conjunction that means both ... and or as well as. It is pronounced /zoˈvoːl/.
Definitions
1.used to link two elements or clauses, expressing that both are true or present(coordinating conjunction, with 'als auch')
a.to indicate two or more parallel options, qualities or facts
Sowohl Anna als auch Peter kommen zur Party.—Both Anna and Peter are coming to the party.
b.to emphasize inclusion of all listed elements
Er spricht sowohl Deutsch als auch Englisch fließend.—He speaks both German and English fluently.
Frequently asked questions
- What does "sowohl" mean in English?
- "sowohl" means both ... and or as well as. It is a German coordinating conjunction.
- How do you pronounce "sowohl"?
- "sowohl" is pronounced /zoˈvoːl/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What part of speech is "sowohl"?
- "sowohl" is a coordinating conjunction in German.
