Auch

Auch is a German adverb meaning “also” or “too.” It functions as a particle or adverb and is used to express addition or inclusion. It can modify verbs, adjectives, or nouns and can appear in different sentence positions. Examples include: “Ich komme auch.” “Auch er kam.” “Auch wenn es regnet, gehen wir.”

Grammatical notes: Auch can be used in phrases that emphasize inclusion, such as “auch nicht” (not either) or “auch noch” (even more). It can form part of conjunctions like “auch wenn” (even if), which introduces a subordinate clause. In written German, auch is usually not capitalized unless it begins a sentence.

Etymology and cognates: Auch is of Germanic origin and has cognates in other West Germanic languages; for example, Dutch ook means “also” and shares a common linguistic heritage with German auch.

As a proper noun, Auch is also the name of a city in southwestern France. Auch is a commune and the prefecture of the Gers department in the Occitanie region, located on the Gers river. It has a historic old town and notable landmarks, including the cathedral of Sainte-Marie, reflecting its historical role as the region’s administrative center.