sogar

Meaning and Usage

"sogar" is used to emphasize a comparison, indicating that something is even more surprising, extreme, or unlikely than previously stated. It is commonly used to add emphasis to a statement.

Linguistic Analysis

"sogar" is an adverb in German and does not have a direct English equivalent. It is derived from the Middle High German word "sogar," which means "indeed" or "truly."

Comparisons between German and English

There is no direct equivalent to "sogar" in English, but it can be translated as "even" or "even, as."

Cultural Context

In German culture, "sogar" is commonly used to emphasize a surprising or unexpected comparison, or to express that something is more extreme or unlikely than assumed.

Example Sentences

• Er hat sogar Deutsch gelernt. (He has even learned German.)
• Sie hat sogar den Marathon geschafft. (She even completed the marathon.)

Memory Tips

Try associating "sogar" with the idea of something being "surprisingly" or "even more than expected."

Additional Vocabulary

• Ebenfalls (likewise)
• Auch (also)

Gender and Plural (for nouns)

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Conjugation (for verbs)

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