Word Frequency (Worthäufigkeit) #2500
Word (Wort)

Zumal

Translation (Übersetzung) especially since, particularly as, all the more because
Pronunciation (Aussprache) [ˈtsuːmaːl]
B2
Conjunction
Intermediate
Neutral
Tags (Tags)
conjunction formal causal written subordinating
Zumal is a subordinating conjunction used to introduce a reason or justification that strengthens a previous statement. It often implies 'especially because' or 'all the more since' and is commonly used in written and formal spoken German. It typically introduces a subordinate clause that follows the main clause.

Zumal - German Conjunction - Zumal Meaning - Zumal Translation - Zumal Conjunction Examples

Zumal is a German Conjunction

Learn Zumal meaning, translation, pronunciation, and usage examples. Zumal is classified as a Conjunction in German grammar.

Zumal Examples (Beispiele) in English

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

Ich bleibe zu Hause, zumal ich müde bin.
I'm staying home, especially since I'm tired.
Giving a reinforcing reason
Er sollte die Prüfung bestehen, zumal er so viel gelernt hat.
He should pass the exam, particularly as he studied so much.
Providing additional justification
Wir fahren nicht in den Urlaub, zumal wir kein Geld haben.
We're not going on vacation, all the more because we have no money.
Strengthening a negative decision

Zumal — common mistakes (English)

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

  • Ich bleibe zu Hause, zumal ich müde bin.
    Ich bleibe zu Hause, zumal ich müde bin.
    Actually correct - zumal is properly used here. Common mistake would be confusing it with 'zudem' which means 'in addition' rather than 'especially since'.
  • Zumal ich habe Hunger.
    Zumal ich Hunger habe.
    Zumal introduces a subordinate clause, so the verb must go to the end
  • Ich gehe nicht, zumal es regnet.
    Ich gehe nicht, zumal es regnet.
    Actually correct. Common confusion is with 'obwohl' - using 'obwohl' would mean 'although it's raining' while 'zumal' means 'especially since it's raining'

Zumal Word Family - Zumal Related Words - Zumal Family Members

Zumal Word Family (Wortfamilie)

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

compound (Zusammensetzung)
zu + mal
Meaning: to + time
Example: Historical development from Middle High German
Conjunction

Zumal Usage - Zumal Collocations - Zumal Idioms - Zumal Synonyms - Zumal Antonyms

Zumal Usage & Related Words (Verwendung & verwandte Wörter)

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

Zumal Collocations (Kollokationen)

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

zumal wenn
especially if
High frequency
zumal da
especially since
High frequency
zumal weil
particularly because
Medium frequency
zumal er
especially he
Medium frequency
zumal sie
especially she
Medium frequency
zumal es
especially it
Medium frequency
zumal man
especially one
Medium frequency
zumal in diesem Fall
especially in this case
Low frequency

Zumal Idioms (Redewendungen)

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

Zumal es so ist
Especially since it is so
Used to emphasize that a situation is particularly true or relevant
Zumal nicht
Especially not
Used to strongly negate something in a specific context
Zumal jetzt
Especially now
Emphasizes the current timing as particularly relevant
Zumal hier
Especially here
Emphasizes the location as particularly relevant
Zumal dann
Especially then
Emphasizes a specific time as particularly relevant

Zumal Synonyms (Synonyme)

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

besonders
Meaning: especially
High similarity
insbesondere
Meaning: in particular
High similarity
vor allem
Meaning: above all
Medium similarity
da
Meaning: since, because
Medium similarity
weil
Meaning: because
Medium similarity
zumal wenn
Meaning: especially if
High similarity

Zumal Antonyms (Antonyme)

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

obwohl
Meaning: although
trotzdem
Meaning: nevertheless
dennoch
Meaning: nonetheless
jedoch
Meaning: however

Zumal Semantically Related Words - Zumal Contextually Related Words - Zumal Thematically Related Words

Zumal Semantically Related Words (Semantisch verwandte Wörter)

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

weil da besonders insbesondere zudem außerdem

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