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auch

English translation of auch

also

The word 'auch' in German is used to mean 'also' or 'too'. It is often used to add an additional point or to express agreement. For example, 'Ich mag Kaffee, ich trinke auch Tee.' means 'I like coffee, I also drink tea.'. It can also be used to express surprise or to emphasize a point, as in 'Auch du bist hier?' meaning 'You are also here?'.


Example sentences using: auch

Ich mag auch Äpfel.

English translation of Ich mag auch Äpfel.

I also like apples.

In this sentence, 'auch' is used to indicate 'also' or 'too'. It is expressing agreement with a previously stated preference for apples.

Sie hat auch Zeit.

English translation of Sie hat auch Zeit.

She has time too.

'Auch' is used here to mean 'too' or 'as well'. This sentence implies that, like someone else, she also has time.

Er ist auch hier.

English translation of Er ist auch hier.

He is here too.

In this case, 'auch' is being used to express the addition of somebody else present in the location: 'too' or 'also'. The person speaking is stating that in addition to other people, he is present too.

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