English–German

“that's why” in German

German

Alsodeswegen

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈdɛsˌhalp/

Example

Ich bin krank, deshalb bleibe ich zu Hause.

I am sick, so I am staying home.

Illustration for deshalb (that's why)

How to say “that's why” in German

“That's why” in German is deshalb.

A small arrow runs from a known cause to its immediate consequence.

Full entry for deshalb: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with deshalb

Ich habe keine Zeit, deshalb kann ich nicht mitkommen.

I have no time; that's why I can't come along.

Tips for using deshalb

  • Unlike weil, deshalb leaves the finite verb in second position because it introduces a main clause, not a subordinate clause.

Other German words for “that's why”

Wir haben kein Geld gesammelt, deswegen kann das Projekt nicht starten.

We haven't raised any money, so the project can't start.

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