auch

LanguageGerman (Germany)

Meaning

1. also, too, as well (in addition to whatever or whoever has previously been listed)
2. Used for emphasis.
3. even (implying an extreme example in the case mentioned, as compared to the implied reality)
4. ever as in whatever, whenever, however, etc.

Examples

Pronunciationaʊ̯x

Part of speechadv

Usage noteMeaning can shift depending on which word in the sentence receives the stress.

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