so
so
Meaning of so
shows a result
drückt eine Folge aus
Pronunciation
so with German translation
so usage examples
I'm tired, so I'm going to bed early.
Ich bin müde, also gehe ich früh ins Bett.
It's cold, so I'm putting on a jacket.
Es ist kalt, also ziehe ich eine Jacke an.
so synonyms
What's the difference between so, that's why, therefore, as a result, for that reason, consequently, thus, and hence
Spoken; often starts a new sentence: That's why I left.
ENI'm tired; that's why I'm going to bed early.
ENThe road was closed; therefore, we took another route.
Stresses the outcome; often starts a sentence.
ENHe missed the bus; as a result, he was late.
Longer and more formal.
ENHe was unprepared; for that reason, he failed the test.
Advanced: broader words
Formal, written.
ENThe company lost money; consequently, it cut jobs.
ENThe data were incomplete, thus the conclusion was uncertain.
ENThe model is flawed, hence the error.
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so meaning: what does it mean?
shows a result
so pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
so is pronounced as /səʊ/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
so definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
Ich bin müde, also gehe ich früh ins Bett. Translation: I'm tired, so I'm going to bed early.
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