sowohl

conjunction
both...and, as well as
B1

sowohl is a correlative coordinating conjunction meaning both...and, used to link equal elements (sowohl ... als auch or sowohl ... wie). It connects nouns, clauses or verbs. No preposition required. Word order remains main clause order; common in formal and informal registers to emphasize inclusivity.

Examples

Sowohl Kinder als auch Erwachsene genossen das Fest.
Both children and adults enjoyed the festival.
Er kann sowohl singen als auch tanzen, also ist er sehr talentiert.
He can sing as well as dance, so he's very talented.
Sowohl die SchΓΌler als auch die Lehrer waren zufrieden, weil das Projekt erfolgreich abgeschlossen wurde.
Both the students and the teachers were satisfied because the project was successfully completed.

Details

Typecoordinating

Mnemonics

πŸ‘οΈPicture two identical boxes side by side with a banner 'sowohl ... als auch' linking them.
πŸ‘‚Sounds like 'so wall' β€” imagine two things leaning against a wall together.

Notes

Sowohl is typically used in the paired construction 'sowohl ... als (auch)' to connect two elements. Pay attention to word order after the conjunctions.

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