so

Meaning and Usage

"So" translates to "so" in English and is used to express manner, extent, or to refer to something already mentioned or contextually understood.

Linguistic Analysis

"So" is an adverb and has its roots in the Old High German word "sô."

Comparisons between German and English

The word "so" is similar to the English word "so" in both meaning and usage.

Example Sentences

• Warum bist du so müde? (Why are you so tired?)
• Ich habe eine so große Pizza gegessen. (I ate such a big pizza.)

Memory Tips

Think of "so" as "so" to remember its meaning.

Additional Vocabulary

Related words: solch (such), soeben (just now), sodann (then)