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Introduces an additional, particularly important reason; especially because or above all because.
Wir bleiben heute zu Hause, zumal es den ganzen Tag regnet.
We’re staying home today, especially since it’s been raining all day.
'Zumal' (especially since) introduces a subordinate clause: the conjugated verb comes at the end. The subordinate clause usually follows the statement it gives a reason for and is separated by a comma.
Eine Reservierung ist sinnvoll, zumal wir eine große Gruppe sind.
Making a reservation makes sense, especially since we’re a large group.
The preceding main clause often contains 'schon' (already), 'ohnehin' (anyway), or 'sowieso' (anyway). These words show that the statement already applies independently of the additional reason introduced by 'zumal' (especially since).
Ich hatte sowieso keine Lust auf die Party, zumal ich am nächsten Morgen früh aufstehen musste.
I didn’t feel like going to the party anyway, especially since I had to get up early the next morning.
'Zumal' (especially since) is particularly common in written explanations and factual discussions. It works well in statements, reports, and formal emails.
Wir bitten um eine schnelle Rückmeldung, zumal die Anmeldefrist nächste Woche endet.
We kindly ask for a prompt response, especially since the registration deadline is next week.
