English–German

“so” in German

German

Alsoalso · darum · drum · daher · sodass

Pronunciation

IPA/zoː/

Example

Mach es so.

Do it like this.

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How to say “so” in German

“So” in German is so.

A compact link between an indicated way of acting and the point that follows from it.

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

Example sentences with so

Er hat es so gesagt.

He said it like that.

Tips for using so

  • As a discourse particle, so commonly appears at the start of a spoken sentence and helps mark a transition or summary.

Other German words for “so”

Also, gehen wir jetzt?

So, shall we go now?

Er hat viel gearbeitet, darum ist er müde.

He has worked a lot, so he is tired.

Ich bin krank, drum komme ich nicht zur Arbeit.

I am ill, so I am not coming to work.

Es regnet, daher bleiben wir zu Hause.

It is raining, so we are staying at home.

Er sprach laut, sodass niemand schlafen konnte.

He spoke loudly, so no one could sleep.

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