English–German

“especially because” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/tsuˈmaːl/

Example

Ich bleibe zu Hause, zumal meine Kinder krank sind.

I'm staying home, especially because my children are sick.

Illustration for zumal (especially because)

How to say “especially because” in German

“Especially because” in German is zumal.

A main decision receives an extra push from a particularly weighty reason.

Full entry for zumal: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with zumal

Das ist schwierig, zumal wenn viele Aufgaben anfallen.

That is difficult, especially when many tasks arise.

Tips for using zumal

  • Zumal is more common in formal or written German than in casual speech, where weil or da often sounds more natural.

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