as far as / so far
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as far as
As a conjunction, introduces a subordinate clause and means 'to the extent that' or 'provided that'. It limits the validity of the statement in the main clause to what is known.
Soweit ich weiß, ist das Büro morgen geschlossen.
As far as I know, the office is closed tomorrow.
to be time
Colloquial for 'to be ready' or 'to have reached the point' at which something can begin.
In fünf Minuten können wir essen, dann ist es soweit.
In five minutes we can eat; then it will be time.
so far
Used as an adverb to describe the current state or progress of something so far. Often in the expression 'soweit, so gut' (so far, so good).
Die Vorbereitungen für die Reise sind soweit abgeschlossen.
The preparations for the trip are finished so far.
'Soweit' is made up of 'so' (so) and 'weit' (far). The literal meaning 'so far' is the basis for all uses: it describes either a spatial or a figurative range.
Soweit das Auge reicht, sieht man nur grüne Wiesen.
As far as the eye can see, there are only green meadows.
'Soweit' can be a conjunction or an adverb, which affects word order. As a conjunction, it introduces a subordinate clause (verb at the end). As an adverb, it stands within the sentence and does not change the word order.
Soweit ich informiert bin, findet das Treffen statt.
As far as I am informed, the meeting is taking place.
As a conjunction, 'soweit' is often used in fixed expressions that limit a statement based on one's own knowledge. Typical examples are 'soweit ich weiß' (as far as I know), 'soweit ich mich erinnere' (as far as I remember), and 'soweit bekannt ist' (as far as is known).
Soweit ich mich erinnere, war die Tür abgeschlossen.
As far as I remember, the door was locked.
The expression 'es ist soweit' is a fixed idiom. It means that the expected or planned moment has arrived and something can begin.
Zieh deine Jacke an, es ist soweit, wir gehen!
Put on your jacket; it's time, we're leaving!
The idiom 'soweit, so gut' (so far, so good) is used to comment on a positive course of events up to now. It expresses that everything has gone according to plan up to the present moment.
Die erste Hälfte des Projekts ist fertig. Soweit, so gut.
The first half of the project is finished. So far, so good.
if / when
Both words can introduce a prerequisite for a statement. „Wenn“ is the neutral and common form, while „soweit“ limits the validity more strongly and refers to what is known or to a specific framework. In simple everyday sentences, „wenn“ is usually appropriate; use „soweit“ for carefully limited statements.
Soweit ich weiß, können wir heute gemeinsam lernen.
As far as I know, we can study together today.
Wenn du heute Zeit hast, können wir gemeinsam lernen.
If you have time today, we can study together.
