so

B1 Adverb

English Translation

so, this way, like this

so — German adverb meaning so, this way, like this (B1)
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What does „so" mean in English?

„so" is a German adverb meaning "so, this way, like this" in English. CEFR Level B1 — Goethe-Institut official vocabulary.

Example Sentences

1

Wie macht man das? - So!

How do you do that? - Like this!

2

Sie müssen das so machen. Nicht so!

You have to do it like this. Not like that!

3

Sie sind auch hier! So ein Zufall!

You are here too! What a surprise!

4

Ich melde mich, so schnell ich kann.

I'll get in touch as soon as I can.

5

Wann treffen wir uns? - So gegen 10 Uhr. Ist dir das recht?

When shall we meet? - Around 10 am. Is that okay?

6

Dauert es lange? - Eine Stunde oder so kann es schon dauern.

Does it take long? - It can take an hour or so.

7

Ich hatte kein Geld dabei. Da haben sie mich so hineingelassen.

I had no money with me. So they let me in for free.

8

So, jetzt bin ich fertig. Was machen wir jetzt?

So, now I'm finished. What do we do now?

9

Fahren Sie bitte nicht so schnell!

Please don't drive so fast!

10

Meine Frau ist so groß wie ich.

My wife is as tall as me.

11

Was macht ihr denn so?

What do you do (so)?

CEFR Level

B1

Intermediate — main points on familiar topics, travel, and interests.

This word is part of the official Goethe-Institut B1 vocabulary list.

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