How to Say ‘Like this / in this way’ in German
So
zoh
[zoh]
💬 Usage Tip: "So" is super common in German and often means "like this," "that way," or "so." In creative meetings, you can use it while showing an idea with your hands: "So machen wir das." = "We'll do it like this."
🇩🇪 In Germany: In German-speaking work settings, especially in production and agency life, people often use short words like "so" while sketching, pointing at moodboards, or explaining a concept quickly. Very natural and very practical.
Phrase Breakdown
So
[zoh]
like this; this way; so
A common German word used to mean 'like this,' 'this way,' or sometimes 'so,' depending on context.
Wir machen das So nicht, sondern klarer.
We won’t do it like this, but more clearly.
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