Word Frequency (Worthäufigkeit) #1500
Word (Wort)

Soweit

Translation (Übersetzung) as far as, insofar as, to the extent that
Pronunciation (Aussprache) [zoˈvaɪ̯t]
B2
Conjunction/Adverb
Intermediate
Neutral
Tags (Tags)
conjunction adverb formal conditional limitation
"Soweit" is primarily used as a subordinating conjunction or adverb to express extent, condition, or limitation. It often introduces dependent clauses and can be translated as "as far as," "insofar as," or "to the extent that." It's commonly used in formal and written German but also appears in spoken language.

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

Soweit is a German Conjunction/Adverb

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Soweit Examples (Beispiele) in English

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

Soweit ich informiert bin, findet die Sitzung morgen statt.
As far as I am informed, the meeting takes place tomorrow.
Expressing limited knowledge.
Wir helfen dir, soweit es uns möglich ist.
We will help you as far as it is possible for us.
Setting a condition or limit.
Soweit die Straße befahrbar ist, können wir fahren.
As far as the road is passable, we can drive.
Condition based on extent.

Soweit Examples (Beispiele) in English

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

Soweit ist alles gut gelaufen.
So far, everything has gone well.
Describing progress up to now.
Hast du den Bericht soweit fertig?
Do you have the report finished so far?
Asking about current completion.
Die Arbeiten sind soweit abgeschlossen.
The work is completed to this extent.
Indicating partial completion.

Soweit Word Family - Soweit Related Words - Soweit Family Members

Soweit Word Family (Wortfamilie)

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

compound (Zusammensetzung)
So
Meaning: so
Example: So weit (separate words) means "so far" in distance.
Adverb
related phrase (verwandter Ausdruck)
Insofern
Meaning: insofar
Example: Insofern du zustimmst, machen wir es.
Conjunction

Soweit Usage - Soweit Collocations - Soweit Idioms - Soweit Synonyms - Soweit Antonyms

Soweit Usage & Related Words (Verwendung & verwandte Wörter)

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Soweit Collocations (Kollokationen)

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

soweit ich weiß
as far as I know
High frequency
soweit möglich
as far as possible
High frequency
soweit es geht
as far as it goes
Medium frequency
soweit ich mich erinnere
as far as I remember
Medium frequency
soweit nötig
as far as necessary
Medium frequency
soweit vorhanden
as far as available
Medium frequency
soweit bekannt
as far as known
Low frequency
soweit erforderlich
as far as required
Low frequency

Soweit Idioms (Redewendungen)

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

Soweit, so gut
So far, so good
Used to indicate that things are proceeding satisfactorily up to this point.
Soweit die Theorie
So much for theory
Used to indicate that something works in theory but not necessarily in practice.
Soweit das Auge reicht
As far as the eye can see
Used to describe a vast, uninterrupted view.
Soweit kommen
To come to that point
Used to express that a situation has deteriorated to an unexpected degree.
Soweit und nicht weiter
Thus far and no further
Used to set a limit or boundary.

Soweit Synonyms (Synonyme)

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

Insofern
Meaning: insofar
High similarity
Soviel
Meaning: as much as
Medium similarity
Was ... betrifft
Meaning: as far as ... is concerned
Medium similarity
Nach bestem Wissen
Meaning: to the best of one's knowledge
Low similarity
Im Rahmen
Meaning: within the framework
Low similarity

Soweit Antonyms (Antonyme)

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

Uneingeschränkt
Meaning: unrestricted
Völlig
Meaning: completely
Absolut
Meaning: absolutely
Unbedingt
Meaning: unconditionally

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Soweit Semantically Related Words (Semantisch verwandte Wörter)

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

Bedingung Grenze Umfang Maß Beschränkung

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