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GERMAN · A WORD WITH POSSIBILITIES

also.

so, therefore

4 characters2 syllables approx.Deutsch language

Meaning & usage

conj/ˈʔalzoː/

  1. so, therefore

    coordinating
    Er aß zu viel Kuchen, also wurde er krank.
Where this word comes from

From Middle High German alles, from Old High German also, alsō (“as, like”); equivalent to all + so. Cognate with English also, as.

intj/ˈʔalzoː/

  1. alright (Indicates agreement with something.)

    Ich würde gerne spazieren. Also, los geht's!

  2. so (Used as a lead-in or to start a new topic.)

    Also, was sollen wir zu Abend essen?

  3. Used to resume an interrupted train of thought.

    Das ist nicht wichtig. Also, wie ich bereits sagte, es kommt auf den Preis an.

  4. An intensifier, indicates an emotional connection to the statement.

    Schmeckt dir die Suppe? Nein, also ich hasse sie!
Where this word comes from

From Middle High German alles, from Old High German also, alsō (“as, like”); equivalent to all + so. Cognate with English also, as.

adv/ˈʔalzoː/

  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?

  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.

  3. thus, in this way

    dated
Where this word comes from

From Middle High German alles, from Old High German also, alsō (“as, like”); equivalent to all + so. Cognate with English also, as.

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Last enriched 2026-09-10. Definitions are in English. Romanizations are shown when supplied by the source; syllable estimates are omitted for unsupported scripts.