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as far as
Introduces a subordinate clause and means “as far as” or “to the extent that.” It often refers to the limits of one's knowledge or an assessment.
Soviel ich weiß, beginnt der Kurs um neun Uhr.
As far as I know, the course starts at nine o'clock.
'Soviel' (as far as) introduces a subordinate clause, so the conjugated verb comes at the end of that clause.
Soviel ich mich erinnere, wurde die Sitzung verschoben.
As far as I remember, the meeting was postponed.
When the 'soviel' (as far as) subordinate clause comes at the beginning of the sentence, the conjugated verb follows it directly in the main clause. The subordinate clause therefore takes the first position.
Soviel mir bekannt ist, hat das Museum montags geschlossen.
As far as I know, the museum is closed on Mondays.
In this function as an introduction to a subordinate clause, 'soviel' (as far as) is written as one word. A comma separates the subordinate clause from the main clause.
Soviel ich gehört habe, findet das Konzert draußen statt.
As far as I have heard, the concert will take place outdoors.
as far as / so far
Soweit and soviel can both introduce a qualification about the limits of your knowledge. Both are possible in expressions such as “soweit ich weiß” and “soviel ich weiß” (as far as I know); “soweit ich weiß” is the more common form today. There is no consistent difference in meaning here.
Soviel ich weiß, ist die Bibliothek heute bis acht Uhr geöffnet.
As far as I know, the library is open until eight today.
Soweit ich weiß, ist die Bibliothek heute bis acht Uhr geöffnet.
As far as I know, the library is open until eight today.
