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.especially since; because; given that (introduces a reason that reinforces the main statement)(causal, emphasizing reason)
a.introduces a particularly important or additional reason
Ich gehe heute nicht schwimmen, zumal das Wetter schlecht ist.—I'm not going swimming today, especially since the weather is bad.
b.used to reinforce an argument with an additional, often decisive point
Wir sollten pünktlich kommen, zumal der Chef angekündigt hat, dass er eine wichtige Mitteilung macht.—We should arrive on time, particularly as the boss has announced that he will make an important announcement.
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.
