German Conversation · Level 127
44 words
German word
insofern
Pronunciation
IPA/ɪnzoˈfɛɐ̯n/
Meaning
- adverbin that respect
Example
Insofern ist das ein Fortschritt.
In that respect, this is progress.
More examples
Die Aussage ist insofern wichtig, als sie neue Fakten liefert.
The statement is important to the extent that it provides new facts.
Core concept
A spotlight narrows a broad claim to one relevant aspect or degree.
Common phrases
insofern als
to the extent that
Similar words
soweit: Shows that something applies within a particular range or condition.
insoweit: Shows that something is valid within a particular scope or to a certain extent.
in dieser Hinsicht: States that something is true from a particular point of view.
Definition in German
Insoweit, in Bezug auf einen bestimmten Aspekt oder in dem Maße, wie etwas gilt
Word origin
Insofern combines in with sofern, an older form meaning 'to that extent' or 'as far as', preserving a relation to a limited aspect or degree.
Usage tips
- As a conjunction, insofern is normally followed by als, and the finite verb goes to the end of that subordinate clause.
Other meanings
- insofar asconjunction
- to some extentadverb