Translation of so into German
Adverb
degree
to such an extent or degree- The cake was so delicious that I ate it all.Der Kuchen war so lecker, dass ich ihn ganz gegessen habe.
Conjunction
logic
indicates result or consequence- She was tired, so she went to bed early..Sie war müde, also ging sie früh ins Bett.
linguistics
indicates purpose or intention- He studied hard so he could pass the exam..Er hat hart gelernt, damit er die Prüfung bestehen konnte.
language
- So, who really cares about that?Also, wen interessiert das wirklich?
Interjection
conversation
- So, what do you think about the movie?Also, was denkst du über den Film?
communication
used to ask for further explanation- So, what does that mean for us?Also, was bedeutet das für uns?
agreement
- So, that's how it works!So, so funktioniert das!
Adjective
truth
true or factual in nature- His statement was so, according to the report.Seine Aussage war wahr, laut dem Bericht.
similarity
having the same quality or state as mentioned- The cake was so delicious, just as expected.Der Kuchen war derart lecker, dass ich gleich ein zweites Stück genommen habe.
Noun
music scale
- In the scale, do, re, mi, fa, so, la, ti, do, 'so' is the fifth..In der Tonleiter do, re, mi, fa, So, la, ti, do ist So der fünfte Ton.
foods
- The recipe called for traditional 'so' as an ingredient.Das Rezept verlangt nach japanischem Käse als Zutat.
Acronym
acr: someone
- Some so called twice, but left no name or message.Jem. rief zweimal an, hinterließ aber weder einen Namen noch eine Nachricht.
Expressions with so: examples in English and translations in German
Images of so

(foods) japanischer Käse
Synonyms and analogies of so in English
Examples of so in a sentence
She was so tired that she couldn't keep her eyes open. She was tired, so she went to bed. The store was closed, so we left. She dances so gracefully as her mentor. The twins dress so alike it's confusing. He packed his bags, so he left immediately.
The meeting ended, so they all went home. Arrange the flowers so for the best effect. She adjusted the mirror so to see the entire room. She folded the napkins so neatly. The artist painted the scene so vividly. It was raining, so we stayed indoors. He forgot his keys, so he couldn't enter the house. She saved money so she could travel. He whispered so no one would hear. So, what are we going to do now? So, is this really the best option? So, where are we heading next? So, have you finished your assignment? So, can you clarify that point? So, how does this affect our plan? So, you're finally here! So, we all agree on this plan? The facts were so, as confirmed by witnesses. Her account of the event was so, according to the evidence. The soup was so spicy, just like last time. Her dress was so elegant, just as she had hoped. She sang 'so' perfectly in the choir. The music teacher asked them to hold the 'so' longer. In ancient times, so was a staple in Japanese diets. Artisans crafted so using traditional methods. So was seen leaving the scene quickly. The detective asked if anyone knew so.
acr: Significant Other
- I am going to dinner with my SO tonight.Ich gehe heute Abend mit meiner festen Partnerin oder meinem festen Partner essen.
acr: strike out
- Please SO the incorrect entries.Bitte streichen Sie die falschen Einträge.
acr: senior officer
- The SO will review your application.Der SO wird Ihre Bewerbung prüfen.
acr: sales order
- We received the SO for the new order.Wir haben den Verkaufsauftrag für die neue Bestellung erhalten.
Translations of "so" in Context ordered by category and frequency
We'll finalize everything next time, so see you tomorrow.
Wir machen alles beim nächsten Mal fertig, also bis morgen.
I always keep my distance so I can brake when necessary.
Ich halte immer Abstand, damit ich bei Bedarf abbremsen kann.
He carefully mounted the shelves so they sat flush with one another.
Er montierte die Regale sorgfältig, sodass sie bündig zueinander saßen.
His friend is taller, so he always books the front seat.
Sein Freund ist größer, daher bucht er immer den vorderen Sitz.
The courtyard was glühend heiß, so nobody wanted to sit outside.
Der Innenhof war glühend heiß, deshalb wollte niemand draußen sitzen.
Modern and loosely inspired by familiar motives, so still trusted.
Modern und locker von bekannten Motiven inspiriert und somit sehr vertraut.
Did it stop at the island? - I think so.
Hielt sie an der Insel an? - Ich glaube ja.
The new boss is very fair, or so they say.
Der neue Chef ist sehr gerecht, so heißt es.
Other translations for so:
- sonstadv.
so: Examples and translations in context
The steps were slippery after the rain, so be careful.
Die Treppe war nach dem Regen rutschig, also sei vorsichtig.
Her watch is water-proof, so she can swim without worries.
Ihre Uhr ist wasserdicht, also kann sie ohne Sorgen schwimmen.
The deal looked sketchy, so we hit the bricks at once.
Der Deal wirkte dubios, also sind wir sofort abgehauen.
His backpack was heavy, so he left it in his locker.
Sein Rucksack war schwer, also ließ er ihn in seinem Spind.
Their project failed completely, so they had to start over together.
Ihr Projekt scheiterte völlig, also mussten sie gemeinsam von vorne anfangen.
The recipe failed miserably, so we decided to start from scratch.
Das Rezept misslang komplett, also beschlossen wir, von vorn anzufangen.
They're short of staff, so everyone has to work overtime.
Sie sind knapp an Personal, also müssen alle Überstunden machen.
Hours of studying will tire anyone, so take breaks when needed.
Stundenlang zu lernen macht jeden matt, also mach bei Bedarf Pausen.
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