# also

also is a German conjunction meaning “so”.

## In other languages

- Русский: итак, так, следовательно
- Українська: отже, тож, таким чином

## Conjunction

1. _coordinating_ so, therefore
   - Er aß zu viel Kuchen, also wurde er krank. — He ate too much cake, so he got sick.

## Adverb

1. then, thus, so, hence (Used to connect a sentence or clause with previous information.)
   - Heute bin ich beschäftigt. Also sollen wir uns morgen treffen? — I'm busy today. Should we meet tomorrow then?
2. Used to introduce additional information about something previously mentioned.
   - Kürbiskuchengewürz, also eine Mischung aus Zimt und anderen Gewürzen, ist zu dieser Jahreszeit sehr beliebt. — Pumpkin spice, a mixture of cinnamon and other spices, is very popular at this time of year.
3. _archaic_ thus, in this way
   - Also sprach Zarathustra. Und damals weilte er in der Stadt, welche genannt wird: die bunte Kuh. — Thus spake Zarathustra when he stayed in the town which is called : The Cow of Many Colours.
4. so; therefore
   - Es regnet und wir haben keinen Schirm dabei, also werden wir nass werden.

## Interjection

1. alright (Indicates agreement with something.)
   - Ich würde gerne spazieren. Also, los geht's! — I would like to take a walk. Alright, let's go!
2. so (Used as a lead-in or to start a new topic.)
   - Also, was sollen wir zu Abend essen? — So, what should we have for dinner?
3. Used to resume an interrupted train of thought.
   - Das ist nicht wichtig. Also, wie ich bereits sagte, es kommt auf den Preis an. — That's not important. As I said before, the price matters.
4. An intensifier, indicates an emotional connection to the statement.
   - Schmeckt dir die Suppe? Nein, also ich hasse sie! — Do you like the soup? No, I hate it!

## Examples

- Der Satz kann also zwei Bedeutungen haben? — So this can sentence have two meanings?
- Ich legte also das Buch weg. — So I put the book away.
- Das ist wichtig, also pass auf! — This is important, so pay attention.
- Du bist also wieder da. — So, you're back again.
- Es war ein warmer Tag; also gingen wir schwimmen. — It was a warm day, so we went swimming.

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