How to Say ‘That's why’ in German
Deshalb
DES-halp
[DES-halp]
💬 Usage Tip: [deshalb] often pushes the verb into second position right after it: [Deshalb ist der Preis höher]. Same pattern: [Deshalb komme ich später].
Phrase Breakdown
Deshalb
[DES-halp]
Therefore
Used to introduce a logical conclusion or result.
Es regnet, deshalb bleiben wir zuhause.
It's raining, therefore we are staying home.
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