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auch
/aʊx/
also
Ich mag Äpfel und auch Birnen.
I like apples and also pears.
formal
Used to indicate that something or someone else shares the same property or action as someone or something previously mentioned.
Er ist intelligent, und sie ist es auch.
He is intelligent, and she is too.
Ich trinke Kaffee, aber ich trinke auch Tee.
I drink coffee, but I also drink tea.
Can be used to add emphasis or to agree with a statement. Often placed before the verb or at the end of the sentence.
formal
Used to introduce a similar or related point.
Das Buch ist interessant, und auch der Film dazu.
The book is interesting, and so is the movie based on it.
Common in comparisons or lists.
formal
Used to mean 'even' or 'in addition to what has been said'.
Auch wenn es regnet, gehen wir spazieren.
Even if it rains, we will go for a walk.
Introduces a concessive clause.
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Pro Tip
Positioning in Sentences
'Auch' usually comes after the verb in main clauses. In questions, it often follows the subject. Example: 'Kommst du auch?' (Are you coming too?)
Gold Rule
Agreement with Previous Statement
Use 'auch' to agree with a previous statement. Example: 'Ich mag Schokolade.' - 'Ich auch.' (I like chocolate. - Me too.)
Word Origin
From Middle High German 'ouch', from Old High German 'ouh', from Proto-Germanic '*auh', ultimately from Proto-Indo-European '*h₂ew-' (and, but). Related to English 'eke' and 'also'.
Usage Notes
'Auch' is one of the most common adverbs in German and is used in a wide variety of contexts. It can often be placed at the beginning of a sentence for emphasis, especially in informal speech. In formal writing, it typically follows the verb or is placed after the subject.
Word Breakdown
auch
also, too
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