Soweit Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Soweit" is mainly used as adverb meaning "as far as", "to the extent that" or "insofar as". It is also used as conjunction.

Essential properties of "soweit"

Its most important properties are:

Properties as Conjunction

subordinating

Meanings of "soweit" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "Indicating the extent or limit of something"

"Soweit", when used with this meaning, acts as adverb.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Soweit ich weiß, ist er noch nicht angekommen.As far as I know, he hasn't arrived yet.
  2. Ich werde dir helfen, soweit es mir möglich ist.I will help you as far as it is possible for me.
  3. Soweit ich mich erinnere, haben wir uns letztes Jahr getroffen.As far as I remember, we met last year.

2.) "Indicates a condition or limitation"

"Soweit", when used with this meaning, acts as conjunction.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Soweit ich das beurteilen kann, ist sein Plan gut durchdacht.As far as I can judge, his plan is well thought out.
  2. Er wird kommen, soweit nichts dazwischenkommt.He will come, as long as nothing intervenes.
  3. Soweit ich informiert bin, findet die Veranstaltung morgen statt.As far as I am informed, the event will take place tomorrow.

3.) "Refers to progress or status up to the present moment"

"Soweit", when used with this meaning, acts as adverb.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Alles ist soweit gut gelaufen.Everything has gone well so far.
  2. Soweit sind wir mit unserer Arbeit zufrieden.So far, we are satisfied with our work.
  3. Wie geht es dir soweit?How are you doing so far?
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