sogar
Translation
even, actually, yet
Examples
Sogar er hat das verstanden.
Even he understood that.
Es war kalt, es hat sogar geschneit.
It was cold, it even snowed.
Das Kind kann sogar schon lesen.
The child can even read already.
Grammar Patterns
even ((sb./sth.)) Even he knows that.
even ((adj.)) That is even better.
Similar Words
Synonyms: even, actually; Antonyms: not even
Etymology
Combination of 'so' (so) + 'gar' (complete/done).
Memory Tips
Think of 'so' + 'gar' (entirely). It emphasizes something surprising.