sogar
/zoˈɡaːɐ̯/
The German word for the English phrase 'even' is sogar.
It is distinct from the verb meaning 'to make even', which is expressed by ebnen.
Meaning: arithmetic: divisible by two (adj)
Which one should you use?
The word auch can also serve as a general term for 'even' in various contexts.
Related words
How do you pronounce it?
/zoˈɡaːɐ̯/
Did you know?
- In German, the word gerade can mean 'even' (numbers), 'straight' (a line), or 'just' (a moment ago), making it a very versatile word.
- In some German dialects, you might hear selbst used instead of sogar to mean 'even'. While selbst usually means 'self', in this context it emphasizes a surprising subject.
- The word sogar is a contraction of the components so and gar, where the latter is an archaic particle used for emphasis.
Examples in context
- Sogar wir sind Leute.Even we are people.The first sentence is useful for showing how to use sogar to emphasize a subject.Tatoeba #739307 by Dejo, translation #738830 by DeSha
- Sogar Tom wusste das.Even Tom knew that.The second sentence demonstrates the use of sogar with a specific name.Tatoeba #2690128 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #2261227 by CK
- Sogar du hast geweint.Even you cried.The third sentence shows how to use sogar to emphasize a person in a sentence.Tatoeba #12582152 by Naina, translation #11429969 by Agestur
- Selbst der Professor war überrascht.Even the professor was surprised.
- Sogar meine Kollegen waren von ihrer Leistung beeindruckt.Even my colleagues were impressed by her performance.
- Wir müssen sogar am Wochenende arbeiten.We have to work even on weekends.
- Der Film war richtig gut, sogar noch besser als erwartet.The movie was really good, even better than expected.
- Selbst wenn es regnet, können wir immer noch grillen.Even if it rains, we can still have a barbecue.
- Selbst der Hund hat den Ball geholt.Even the dog retrieved the ball.
- Selbst bei schlechtem Wetter gehen wir spazieren.Even in bad weather, we go for a walk.
- Einige Menschen tun viel, andere noch mehr.Some people do a lot, others even more.
- Sie arbeitet sogar nachts.She even works at night.
- Selbst am Wochenende haben wir viel zu tun.Even on the weekend, we have a lot to do.
- Selbst wenn du ihn einlädst, kommt er nicht.Even if you invite him, he won't come.
- Sogar in meiner Heimatstadt leben sehr viele Touristen.Even in my hometown, there are a lot of tourists.
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Example conversation
Laura and Maximilian are doing math homework together.
- LauraIst die Zahl vier eine gerade Zahl?Is the number four an even number?
- MaximilianJa, sie ist sogar durch zwei teilbar.Yes, it is even divisible by two.
- LauraWas ist mit der Zahl sieben?What about the number seven?
- MaximilianDie ist nicht gerade, sondern ungerade.That one is not even, but odd.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry sogar, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries sogar, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
