as far as

soweit

Bezeichnet die Grenze dessen, was jemand weiß, sieht oder tun kann.

In einfachem Englisch: Up to the limit of what someone can do, see, or know.

• As far as I know, she is home.
• There were trees as far as we could see.
• As far as I can remember, we met in June.

So benutzt man es: as far as + subject + verb (As far as I know, the shop is open.)

Synonyme: to the extent that

Häufige Wendungen: as far as possible, as far as known

was betrifft

Leitet ein Thema ein, ohne den üblichen Zusatz „is concerned“ anzufügen.

In einfachem Englisch: You use this to introduce a topic without finishing the usual expression with is concerned.

• As far as cost, it seems reasonable.
• As far as safety, we check everything twice.
• As far as their plans, nobody has told me anything.

So benutzt man es: as far as + topic, ... (As far as the budget, we have enough money.)

Synonyme: as for, regarding

Häufige Wendungen: as far as cost, as far as safety

bis zu

Bis zu einem bestimmten Ort oder einer bestimmten Entfernung, ohne darüber hinauszugehen.

In einfachem Englisch: Up to a particular place or distance, without going beyond it.

• I walked as far as the gate.
• The bus only goes as far as the station.
• Did you drive as far as London?

So benutzt man es: as far as + place (We walked as far as the river.)

Synonyme: up to

Häufige Wendungen: as far as home, as far as London

hinsichtlich, was betrifft

Nennt das Thema, auf das sich die folgende Aussage bezieht.

In einfachem Englisch: You use this to name the subject that the next statement is about.

• As far as money, we have enough.
• As far as quality, this is our best product.
• As far as your plans, I have no objections.

So benutzt man es: as far as + noun (As far as money, we should be fine.)

Synonyme: as for, regarding, concerning

Häufige Wendungen: as far as money, as far as work