so
word
/ˈsoʊ/
soh
/sˈəʊ/
soh
Definition
Used to show degree or extent, to connect cause and effect, or to refer to a previous idea.
Usage & Nuances
Very common and versatile; can appear as an intensifier ('so big'), a result connector ('so I went'), or a filler in conversation. Informal uses include expressing strong emotions with 'so + adjective/adverb.' Don't confuse with 'such,' which is used with nouns.
Spanish: tan - así que - por lo tantoPortuguese (BR): tão - então - por issoPortuguese (PT): tão - então - por issoChinese (Simplified): 所以 - 如此 - 很Chinese (Traditional): 所以 - 如此 - 很Hindi: तो - इसलिए - इतनाArabic: لذلك - هكذا - جداBengali: এত - তাই - তাহলেRussian: так - поэтому - итакJapanese: とても - だから - それでVietnamese: quá - nên - vậyKorean: 너무 - 그래서 - 그러니까Turkish: çok - bu yüzden - o zamanUrdu: اتنا - اس لئے - توIndonesian: sangat - jadi - begitu
Example Sentences
I am tired, so I will rest.
basic
She is so kind to everyone.
basic
I’m so hungry I could eat a horse!
natural
So, what do you want to do tonight?
natural
It was raining, so I stayed inside.
natural
It is so hot today.
basic