Word Frequency (Worthäufigkeit) #1500
Word (Wort)

insofern

Translation (Übersetzung) insofar as, to that extent, in that respect
Pronunciation (Aussprache) [ɪnˈzoːfɛrn]
B2
Conjunction/Adverb
Intermediate
Neutral
Tags (Tags)
conjunction adverb formal conditional qualifying
Insofern is used to introduce a conditional or qualifying clause, often followed by 'als' or 'wie'. It can function as a subordinating conjunction or an adverb. As a conjunction, it introduces a subordinate clause; as an adverb, it modifies the main clause. It's commonly used in formal and written German.

insofern - German Conjunction/Adverb - insofern Meaning - insofern Translation - insofern Conjunction/Adverb Examples

insofern is a German Conjunction/Adverb

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insofern Examples (Beispiele) in English

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Die Maßnahme ist sinnvoll, insofern sie Kosten spart.
The measure is sensible insofar as it saves costs.
Qualifying a statement with a condition.
Insofern du zustimmst, können wir beginnen.
Insofar as you agree, we can start.
Introducing a conditional clause.
Er ist erfolgreich, insofern er viel Geld verdient.
He is successful insofar as he earns a lot of money.
Specifying the extent of success.

insofern Examples (Beispiele) in English

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Die Idee ist insofern gut, als sie einfach umzusetzen ist.
The idea is good in that respect, as it is easy to implement.
Modifying an adjective with a reason.
Insofern hat er Recht.
In that respect, he is right.
Standalone adverb qualifying a statement.
Das Projekt ist insofern interessant, weil es innovativ ist.
The project is interesting to that extent because it is innovative.
Linking to a explanatory clause.

insofern Word Family - insofern Related Words - insofern Family Members

insofern Word Family (Wortfamilie)

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

derived from (abgeleitet von)
sofern
Meaning: provided that, if
Example: Sofern es regnet, bleiben wir drinnen.
Adverb
related to (verwandt mit)
insoweit
Meaning: insofar as
Example: Insoweit bin ich einverstanden.
Conjunction

insofern Usage - insofern Collocations - insofern Idioms - insofern Synonyms - insofern Antonyms

insofern Usage & Related Words (Verwendung & verwandte Wörter)

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insofern Collocations (Kollokationen)

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insofern als
insofar as
High frequency
insofern wie
insofar as
High frequency
insofern nicht
insofar as not
Medium frequency
insofern möglich
insofar as possible
Medium frequency
insofern zutreffend
insofar as applicable
Low frequency
insofern vorhanden
insofar as available
Low frequency

insofern Idioms (Redewendungen)

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Insofern, als dass...
Insofar as that...
Used to introduce a clause that specifies the extent or condition of the main statement.
Insofern schon
In that respect already
Acknowledges a point partially or conditionally.

insofern Synonyms (Synonyme)

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

soweit
Meaning: as far as
High similarity
in dem Maße
Meaning: to the extent
Medium similarity
unter der Bedingung
Meaning: under the condition
Low similarity
was ... betrifft
Meaning: as far as ... is concerned
Low similarity

insofern Antonyms (Antonyme)

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unbedingt
Meaning: absolutely, unconditionally
uneingeschränkt
Meaning: unrestrictedly

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insofern Semantically Related Words (Semantisch verwandte Wörter)

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bedingung einschränkung qualifikation voraussetzung maßstab

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