What does it mean word for word?
The word is a compound of так, meaning "so" or "thus" and the particle же, an emphasizing particle. Literally, it means "in the same way".
Which one should you use?
While both также and тоже can be translated as "also", тоже is more commonly used when the subject of a second clause is the same as or similar to the subject of the first (for example, "I am a student and he is also a student").
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
также is more formal and is frequently used in written text or formal speech to connect ideas, whereas тоже is more common in casual conversation.
How does it change in a sentence?
Unlike in English, where "also" can sometimes appear at the end of a sentence, также is almost always placed before the verb or the specific piece of information being added and it rarely appears at the very end of a sentence.
How do you pronounce it?
takzhe
Did you know?
- In Russian, adding тоже to a sentence can subtly signal that the speaker feels they are in the same boat as the other person, creating a stronger emotional bond than также.
- The particle же in также is a linguistic 'intensifier' that can be added to many Russian words to add emphasis or a sense of 'the very same'.
- While также adds information, using the related word так on its own can function as a filler word similar to 'well' or 'so' at the start of a sentence.
Examples in context
- Мы также нашли это.We also found this.This sentence shows how to use также to add an action to a group.Tatoeba #3928738 by odexed, translation #3312737 by CK
- Он также был глухим.He was also deaf.This sentence demonstrates how to add a quality to a person using также.Tatoeba #3555798 by odexed, translation #3444802 by macaboy
- Вы также из Бостона?Are you also from Boston?This sentence illustrates how to use также to confirm a shared origin.Tatoeba #5687551 by ranwise, translation #5468439 by CK
- 170 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Dmitry and Ekaterina are discussing their plans for the weekend.
- Екатерина EkaterinaДмитрий, ты пойдешь в парк?Dmitriy, ty poydesh' v park?Dmitry, are you going to the park?
- Дмитрий DmitryДа, и я также пойду в кино.Da, i ya takzhe poydu v kino.Yes, and I will also go to the cinema.
- Екатерина EkaterinaЯ также хочу пойти в кино.Ya takzhe khochu poyti v kino.I also want to go to the cinema.
- Дмитрий DmitryТогда давай пойдем вместе!Togda davay poydem vmeste!Then let's go together!
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
