so
gb/sˈoʊ/ us/sˈoʊ/
A1
English
~ 200
nagyon, annyira, ezért, ennélfogva, tehát, így, azt, úgy, ha igen, ugyanígy, akkor, rendben
A1
1
Usage pattern:
so [adjective/adverb]
She was so happy to see him.
Nagyon boldog volt, hogy láthatta.
It's so cold outside today.
Ma nagyon hideg van kint.
I’m so tired after that run.
The movie was so good that I watched it twice.
He speaks so quickly that I can’t follow.
Learner examples
I am so happy.
Nagyon boldog vagyok.
It is so hot.
Nagyon meleg van.
She is so tall.
The cake is so sweet.
He runs so fast.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'so' with 'such'. Use 'so' before adjectives/adverbs, and 'such' before a noun phrase.
Meaning
To a great degree
Collocations
so much
|so many
|so good
|so fast
|so tired
Synonyms
very (Often interchangeable, but 'so' can sound more emotional or emphatic.)
Antonyms
slightly (Indicates a small degree, opposite of a large degree.)
Themes
daily life
|emotions
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Used to show a large amount or high level of something.
To the extent or degree indicated or suggested.
A1
2
Usage pattern:
[statement], so [result]
It was raining, so we stayed inside.
Esett az eső, ezért bent maradtunk.
She studied hard, so she passed the exam.
Keményen tanult, ezért átment a vizsgán.
He was tired, so he went to bed early.
The shop was closed, so we went somewhere else.
I forgot my wallet, so I couldn't pay.
Learner examples
It is cold, so I wear a jacket.
Hideg van, ezért kabátot veszek fel.
She is hungry, so she eats.
Éhes, ezért eszik.
I am late, so I run.
We have no milk, so I go to the store.
It is dark, so I turn on the light.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes use 'so' incorrectly for contrast instead of result. For contrast, use 'but' or 'although'.
Meaning
Therefore; as a result
Collocations
so that
|and so
|so then
Synonyms
therefore ('Therefore' is more formal and used in academic or professional contexts.)
Antonyms
although (Shows contrast rather than consequence.)
Themes
daily life
|logic
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Used to say what happens because of something else.
Used to show that something happens because of what was just mentioned.
A2
3
Usage pattern:
do [something] so
If you want to leave, just say so.
Ha el akarsz menni, csak mondd meg.
He promised to call, and he did so.
Megígérte, hogy telefonál, és így is tett.
I think so too.
Is that so?
I told you so.
Learner examples
I think so.
Azt hiszem, igen.
He said so.
Azt mondta.
She did so.
Is it so?
I told you so.
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse this with the degree meaning of 'so'. Here it refers to manner, not amount.
Meaning
In the way described
Collocations
do so
|say so
|think so
Synonyms
thus ('Thus' is more formal and less common in speech.)
Antonyms
differently (Means 'in another way', opposite of 'in that way'.)
Themes
daily life
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Definition
In the way that was said or shown before.
In the manner or way that has been mentioned or is understood from the context.
B1
4
Usage pattern:
as [adjective/adverb] as [something/someone], if so/not so [clause]
Is that really so?
Ez tényleg így van?
If so, we should leave now.
Ha igen, most indulnunk kell.
It may not be so for everyone.
She said it was easy, but I don't think so.
If that's not so, tell me why.
Learner examples
Is that so?
Tényleg így van?
If so, we can go.
Ha igen, mehetünk.
I don't think so.
It is not always so.
If it is so, we are happy.
Meaning
To the same extent
Collocations
if so
|not so much
|just so
Synonyms
equally ('Equally' is more formal and specific in meaning.)
Antonyms
unequally (Indicates not to the same extent.)
Themes
daily life
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Used to compare how much one thing is true like another thing.
To the extent indicated in comparison to something else.
B1
5
So, you’ll be here at 8? Great.
Akkor nyolcra itt leszel? Remek.
So, we agree on this point? Good.
Akkor ebben egyetértünk? Jó.
So, that’s settled then.
So, you’ve decided to join us!
Learner examples
So, you will come? Good.
Akkor eljössz? Jó.
So, we agree? Yes.
Akkor egyetértünk? Igen.
So, it is done now.
So, you are ready?
Meaning
Expression of agreement/acknowledgment
Synonyms
okay ('Okay' is more casual and common in American English.)
Themes
conversation
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Used when you agree with or understand what someone says.
Used to show agreement, understanding, or acknowledgment of what has been said.
Grammar
Dictionary form
so
IPA
GB/sˈoʊ/
US/sˈoʊ/
Syllables & stress
so (1 syllable)
Stress on 1st syllable (so)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: so
- Plural: sos
Word family
Expressions
so much for [something]
1/sˈoʊ mˈʌt͡ʃ fɚ sˈʌmθɪŋ/
fixed phrase
informal
'That plan/idea won't work now'
Used to say that something has ended or failed and cannot continue as planned.
Examples
- So much for our picnic—it’s pouring rain!
- Well, so much for finishing early; we have more work now.
so what
1/sˈoʊ wˈʌt/
fixed phrase
informal
'It does not matter' response
Used to say that something is not important or not interesting.
Examples
- "He’s taller than you." "So what?"
- "It’s raining." "So what? We can still go out."
so what
5/sˈoʊ wˈʌt/
fixed phrase
informal
show something does not matter
Use this to show that you do not think something matters.
Examples
- So what if we’re a little late?
- He makes more money than I do. So what?
- The design isn’t perfect, but so what? It works.
Learner examples
- So what if I failed once? I can try again.
- She doesn’t like my idea, but so what?
even so
1/ˈivən sˈoʊ/
fixed phrase
Despite what was said before
Used to say that something is still true despite what was just said.
Examples
- I know it’s risky. Even so, I think we should try.
- It’s expensive. Even so, I think we should buy it.
- It’s raining hard. Even so, they went for a walk.
- He was tired. Even so, he finished the race.
just so you know
1/d͡ʒˈʌst sˈoʊ jˈu nˈoʊ/
fixed phrase
informal
'For your information' casually stated
Used before telling someone something they might want to know, but do not need to act on.
Examples
- Just so you know, the meeting has been moved to 3 PM.
- Just so you know, I’m leaving early today.
just so you know
2/d͡ʒˈʌst sˈoʊ jˈu nˈoʊ/
fixed phrase
informal
for your information before action/event
Used before giving information you think someone should know.
Examples
- Just so you know, the meeting starts at 9 sharp.
- Just so you know, tickets are almost sold out.
so far
1/sˈoʊ fˈɑɹ/
fixed phrase
Up to now or until this point
Until now; up to this time or point.
Examples
- So far, everything has gone well.
- So far, everything is going well.
- We’ve raised $500 so far for the charity.
- We have raised $500 so far for the project.