No. 31 in Dutch
zo
"So" or "like this/that."
In a sentence
Het was zo koud buiten dat mijn adem zichtbaar werd.
It was so cold outside that my breath became visible.
Used as an intensifier to emphasize the degree of coldness.
Laten we het zo doen, dan gaat het sneller.
Let's do it this way, then it will be quicker.
Used to describe or suggest a method or manner.
Ik zei toch dat je het zo moest oplossen!
I told you that you should solve it this way!
Used as a demonstrative pronoun to refer to a previously mentioned method or manner.
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