German word

also

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈalzo/

Meaning

  • adverbso

Example

Also, gehen wir jetzt?

So, shall we go now?

Illustration for also (so)

More examples

Also dann fangen wir an.

So then, let's get started.

Core concept

A bridge from what was just said to the next step or conclusion.

Common phrases

  • Also dann

    so then

  • Also so

    well this way

Similar words

so: A brief opener that sums things up and introduces what comes next.
dann: Signals the next action or result after something has happened.
auch: Shows that the same point or situation applies additionally or by agreement.

Definition in German

Eine Schlussfolgerung oder eine Überleitung einleitet und oft am Satzanfang steht, um das Gespräch zu strukturieren.

Word origin

German also comes from Old High German alsō, formed from al meaning "all" and sō meaning "so," and it developed into a discourse marker for results and transitions.

Usage tips

  • German also is a frequent sentence opener meaning "so," "then," or "therefore," not the English adverb also meaning "in addition."

Other meanings

  • thenadverb
  • thereforeadverb

Opposites

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