achso

Based on: ach
Particle
1.

Ohhhh, got it. /Oh, THAT'S what you mean.

(Super mega common way to express insight or understanding after getting an explanation.)
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Examples
  • "Nee, Bier ist 'das', nicht 'die'.""Ach sooooooooooo."
  • "No, beer is das not die.""Ohhhhhhh, I see."
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The meanings of German “so”

A thorough look at the German "so", its various idiomatic uses in everyday German and the differences to English "so". With lots of audio examples.

Vocab: so, also, so so, so lala, geht so, sowieso, achso

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Advent Calendar 15 – “8 – t”

A quick look at the meaning of "ach" and its various common phrasings.

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How many meanings does the German word 'achso' have?

achso has 1 distinct meaning: 1. Ohhhh, got it. /Oh, THAT'S what you mean..

What is 'achso' related to?

The word 'achso' is related to ach.

Where can I learn more about 'achso'?

Here are some articles where you can learn more about 'achso':

The meanings of German “so”
A thorough look at the German "so", its various idiomatic uses in everyday German and the differences to English "so". With lots of audio examples.
Vocab: so, also, so so, so lala, geht so, sowieso, achso
Read article

Advent Calendar 15 – “8 – t”
A quick look at the meaning of "ach" and its various common phrasings.
Read article