Darum Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Darum" is mainly used as adverb meaning "therefore", "for that reason" or "that's why". It is also used as conjunction and pronoun.

Essential properties of "darum"

Its most important properties are:

Properties as Conjunction

adverbial

Meanings of "darum" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "Therefore, for this reason"

"Darum", when used with this meaning, acts as adverb.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Es regnet, darum bleibe ich zu Hause.It's raining, therefore/so I'm staying home.
  2. Sie war krank, darum konnte sie nicht zur Arbeit kommen.She was sick, therefore/so she couldn't come to work.
  3. Ich habe viel gelernt, darum bin ich gut vorbereitet für die Prüfung.I learned a lot, therefore/so I am well prepared for the exam.

2.) "Therefore, for this reason (coordinating conjunction)"

"Darum", when used with this meaning, acts as conjunction.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er hat verschlafen, darum kam er zu spät zur Schule.He overslept, therefore/so he came late to school.
  2. Das Wetter ist schön, darum gehen wir spazieren.The weather is nice, therefore/so we are going for a walk.
  3. Sie spricht kein Deutsch, darum braucht sie einen Dolmetscher.She doesn't speak German, therefore/so she needs an interpreter.

3.) "About/concerning that (demonstrative pronoun)"

"Darum", when used with this meaning, acts as pronoun.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Ich weiß nichts darum.I know nothing about that.
  2. Er kümmert sich nicht darum.He doesn't care about that/it.
  3. Wir haben lange darum gestritten.We argued about that/it for a long time.
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