SUBORDINATING CONJUNCTION
zumal/t͡suˈmaːl/especially since; particularly as; given that
zumal is a German subordinating conjunction that means especially since, particularly as, or given that. It is pronounced /t͡suˈmaːl/.
Definitions
1.introducing a subordinate clause that gives a reason or justification, often emphasizing a particular aspect(causal)
a.especially since; as; seeing that
Ich habe heute keine Zeit, zumal ich noch viel arbeiten muss.—I don't have time today, especially since I still have a lot of work to do.
b.all the more so as; particularly because
Die Reise war schwierig, zumal das Wetter sehr schlecht war.—The trip was difficult, particularly because the weather was very bad.
Frequently asked questions
- What does "zumal" mean in English?
- "zumal" means especially since, particularly as, or given that. It is a German subordinating conjunction.
- How do you pronounce "zumal"?
- "zumal" is pronounced /t͡suˈmaːl/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What part of speech is "zumal"?
- "zumal" is a subordinating conjunction in German.
