Word Frequency (Worthäufigkeit) #20
Word (Wort)

auch

Translation (Übersetzung) also, too, as well
Pronunciation (Aussprache) [aʊx]
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Adverbs
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Tags (Tags)
grammar most-common adverb addition agreement
Adverb indicating addition or agreement. Used to add information or express similarity. Twentieth most frequent word in German.

auch - German Adverbs - auch Meaning - auch Translation - auch Adverbs Examples

auch is a German Adverbs

Learn auch meaning, translation, pronunciation, and usage examples. auch is classified as an Adverb in German grammar.

auch Examples (Beispiele) in English

auch examples with English translations. See how to use auch in sentences. auch example sentences in English below.

Ich mag Kaffee, und du auch?
I like coffee, and you too?
agreement
Auch ich bin müde.
I am also tired.
addition
Er kommt auch zur Party.
He is also coming to the party.
addition
Auch wenn es regnet, gehen wir spazieren.
Even if it rains, we go for a walk.
concessive clause
Sie ist auch Lehrerin.
She is also a teacher.
addition
Das ist auch gut.
That is also good.
addition
Ich gehe auch ins Kino.
I am also going to the cinema.
addition
Er hat auch ein Auto.
He also has a car.
addition

auch — common mistakes (English)

Learner-focused corrections for auch — typical errors vs. correct German, with short explanations.

  • auch (incorrect position)
    auch (position depends on what it modifies)
    Usually follows the word it refers to: 'Ich auch' (me too), 'Auch ich' (I also)
  • auch (confusing with 'auch wenn')
    auch (also) vs. auch wenn (even if/though)
    'Auch' alone means 'also', 'auch wenn' is a conjunction meaning 'even if'
  • auch (used at end of sentence)
    auch (can be at end: 'Ich auch') vs. 'auch' (can be at beginning: 'Auch ich')
    Position varies: 'Ich auch' (me too) or 'Auch ich' (I also) - both correct

auch Word Family - auch Related Words - auch Family Members

auch Word Family (Wortfamilie)

auch word family includes related words, derivatives, and word forms. Learn auch family members with meanings, translations, and usage. Explore auch related words and expand your German vocabulary.

Synonym Adverb (Synonym Adverb)
ebenfalls
Meaning: also, as well
Usage: more formal alternative to 'auch'
Example: Er kommt ebenfalls zur Party.
Adverb
gleichfalls
Meaning: likewise, the same to you
Usage: formal response, similar meaning
Example: Gleichfalls! (Same to you!)
Adverb
zudem
Meaning: moreover, in addition
Usage: more formal, emphasizing addition
Example: Er ist klug, zudem fleißig.
Adverb
Compound Conjunction (Verbundkonjunktion)
auch wenn
Meaning: even if, even though
Usage: concessive conjunction
Example: Auch wenn es regnet, gehen wir spazieren.
Conjunction
Compound Expression (Zusammengesetzte Ausdrücke)
auch nicht
Meaning: not either, neither
Usage: negative agreement
Example: Ich mag das auch nicht.
Phrase
auch noch
Meaning: also, in addition
Usage: adding something to what was mentioned
Example: Er kommt auch noch.
Phrase
auch so
Meaning: also like this, too
Usage: agreeing with something
Example: Das ist auch so.
Phrase
auch mal
Meaning: also once, too
Usage: indicating occasional occurrence
Example: Komm auch mal vorbei!
Phrase
Opposite Adverb (Gegenteiliges Adverb)
nicht
Meaning: not
Usage: negation (opposite of addition)
Example: Ich mag das nicht.
Adverb
nur
Meaning: only
Usage: limiting (opposite of adding)
Example: Nur ich komme.
Adverb

auch Usage - auch Collocations - auch Idioms - auch Synonyms - auch Antonyms

auch Usage & Related Words (Verwendung & verwandte Wörter)

Learn how to use auch in context. Discover auch collocations (common word combinations), idioms, synonyms, and antonyms. Master auch usage patterns and expand your German vocabulary with related words.

auch Collocations (Kollokationen)

auch collocations are common word combinations that native speakers use. Learn auch word combinations and how to use auch with other words naturally.

auch nicht
not either, neither
High frequency
auch wenn
even if, even though
High frequency
auch so
also like this, too
High frequency
ich auch
me too
High frequency
du auch
you too
High frequency
er auch
he too
High frequency
sie auch
she too, they too
High frequency
wir auch
we too
High frequency
ihr auch
you too (plural)
High frequency
auch heute
also today
High frequency
auch morgen
also tomorrow
High frequency
auch hier
also here
High frequency
auch dort
also there
High frequency
auch noch
also, in addition
High frequency
auch immer
always too, also always
High frequency
auch schon
already too
High frequency
auch mal
also once, too
High frequency
auch gerne
also gladly, too
High frequency
auch gut
also good, fine too
High frequency
auch möglich
also possible
High frequency

auch Idioms (Redewendungen)

auch idioms and expressions. Learn German idioms containing auch with meanings and explanations. Master auch expressions used in everyday German.

auch wenn
even if, even though
Concessive conjunction meaning despite
auch nicht
not either, neither
Negative agreement
auch so
also like this, too
Agreeing with something
auch noch
also, in addition
Adding something to what was already mentioned
auch immer
always too, also always
Emphasizing that something is always the case
auch mal
also once, too
Indicating that something happens occasionally too
auch schon
already too
Indicating that something has already happened
auch gerne
also gladly, too
Expressing willingness or preference
auch gut
also good, fine too
Expressing agreement or acceptance
auch möglich
also possible
Indicating that something is also an option
auch nicht schlecht
not bad either
Expressing moderate approval
auch das noch
that too, on top of everything
Expressing frustration about an additional problem

auch Synonyms (Synonyme)

auch synonyms - words with similar meanings. Find alternative words for auch and expand your German vocabulary. Learn auch similar words and their usage.

ebenfalls
Meaning: also, as well
High similarity
gleichfalls
Meaning: likewise, the same to you
High similarity
zudem
Meaning: moreover, in addition
High similarity
ferner
Meaning: furthermore
Medium similarity
des Weiteren
Meaning: furthermore
Medium similarity
sogar
Meaning: even
Low similarity

auch Antonyms (Antonyme)

auch antonyms - opposite words. Learn words with opposite meanings to auch. Discover auch opposite words and expand your German vocabulary.

nicht
Meaning: not
kein
Meaning: no, not a
nie
Meaning: never
nur
Meaning: only
ausschließlich
Meaning: exclusively

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auch Semantically Related Words (Semantisch verwandte Wörter)

auch semantically related words - words that are conceptually or thematically related to auch. Explore auch related vocabulary and discover words in the same semantic field. Learn auch contextually related words to expand your German vocabulary.

ebenfalls gleichfalls zudem ferner auch wenn auch nicht nicht nur Adverb

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