other
so, thus
A1
so is a common adverb/particle meaning 'so' or 'thus', and as a degree adverb ('so' + adjective = very). It indicates manner ('like that') or intensity ('so big'). It takes no specific preposition, is not reflexive, and context decides the best English rendering.
Examples
So kannst du Geld sparen.
This is how you can save money.
Mach es so.
Do it like this.
Da das Wetter so schlecht war, blieben die Wanderer im Hotel, obwohl sie noch wandern wollten.
Since the weather was so bad, the hikers stayed in the hotel, although they still wanted to hike.
Details
Mnemonics
Picture someone pointing and saying 'so!' to show how things should be done.
Same as English 'so'—use the same meaning: 'like this' or 'therefore'.
Notes
Input had an empty part-of-speech field; 'so' is most commonly an adverb or discourse particle meaning 'like this' or 'therefore'.