zumal

German

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): [tsuˈmaːl]

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• Rhymes: -aːl

Conjunction

zumal

1. especially since (giving a reason which justifies the expectation of a certain behaviour or quality)

   Ich hätte nicht gedacht, dass er Franziska anbaggert, zumal sie inzwischen verheiratet ist.

   I wouldn't have thought that he would try to hit on Franziska, especially since she's married now.

Adverb

zumal

1. especially

   Ein alter Mann, zumal einbeinig, macht keinen guten Arbeiter.

   An old man, especially one-legged, doesn't make a good worker.