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 with 'als auch' to link two coordinated elements, meaning 'both ... and'(coordinating, correlative)
a.introducing the first of two elements being emphasized together
Sowohl meine Mutter als auch mein Vater kommen zur Feier.—Both my mother and my father are coming to the party.
b.emphasizing parallel qualities or actions
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.
