so
Translation
so, like this, such, thus
Examples
Das ist so schön!
That is so beautiful!
Mach es bitte so.
Please do it like this.
Er ist so groß wie ich.
He is as tall as I am.
Ach so, ich verstehe.
Ah I see, I understand.
Grammar Patterns
((so)) ((adj.)) so, that (intensifier) Das ist so schön!
((so)) ... ((wie)) as ... as (comparison) Er ist so groß wie ich.
((so)) like this, in this way Mach es bitte so.
Similar Words
Synonyms: thus, very; Antonyms: differently
Etymology
From Old High German 'so' (thus, in this way).
Memory Tips
Identical to English 'so' in many contexts. 'So ist das' = So it is.