A2 Informal Confirmation
„Ist es auch so?"
Is it really so?
What does „Ist es auch so?" mean in German?
„Ist es auch so?" means "Is it really so?." Literally: "Is it also so?."
Literal Translation
"Is it also so?"
Ist Is
es it
auch also
so so
English Equivalent
"Is that really the case?"
This English idiom conveys the same meaning as the German expression.
Grammar Notes
'auch' expressing doubt/verification
When is this idiom used?
Informal
This expression is used in informal, casual German conversation among friends and family.
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