auch
Meaning and Usage
"Auch" translates to "also" or "too" in English. It is used to indicate inclusion or similarity in addition to something or someone else.
Linguistic Analysis
"Auch" is an adverb and has its roots in the Old High German word "ouh."
Comparisons between German and English
The word "auch" is similar to the English word "also" in both meaning and usage.
Example Sentences
- Ich möchte auch einen Kaffee. (I would like a coffee too.)
- Er arbeitet hart und sie auch. (He works hard, and she does too.)
Memory Tips
Think of "auch" as "also" or "too" to remember its meaning.
Additional Vocabulary
Related words: Ebenfalls (likewise), gleichfalls (likewise), sowieso (anyway)