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.

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