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Denn Translations, meanings and synonyms
"Denn" is mainly used as conjunction meaning "because", "since" or "for". It is also used as particle and adverb.
Essential properties of "denn"
Its most important properties are:
Properties as Conjunction
coordinating
Meanings of "denn" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms
It has the meanings and uses detailed below:
1.) "Used to introduce a reason or explanation"
"Denn", when used with this meaning, acts as conjunction.
- Definition: "Because, since. Used to introduce a reason or explanation."
- Translation(s): because, since, for
- Synonym(s): weil, da
- Related word(s): nämlich, zumal
📝 Some usage examples:
- Ich kann nicht kommen, denn ich bin krank.
- Er ist glücklich, denn er hat seinen Traumjob gefunden.
- Wir müssen uns beeilen, denn der Zug fährt bald ab.
2.) "A particle used in questions to add emphasis, curiosity, or surprise"
"Denn", when used with this meaning, acts as particle.
- Definition: "Particle used in questions to express curiosity or surprise."
- Translation(s): then (in questions), really (in questions), what (in questions)
- Synonym(s): eigentlich, überhaupt
- Related word(s): doch, etwa
📝 Some usage examples:
- Was machst du denn hier?
- Wie spät ist es denn?
- Wo warst du denn gestern Abend?
3.) "Used to emphasize a conclusion or consequence, meaning 'then' or 'in that case'"
"Denn", when used with this meaning, acts as adverb.
- Definition: "Then, in that case. Used to emphasize a conclusion or consequence."
- Translation(s): then, in that case, well then
- Synonym(s): auch, folglich
- Related word(s): daher, somit
📝 Some usage examples:
- Wenn du das so siehst, denn lass uns gehen.
- Du willst nicht mitkommen? Na denn, ich gehe allein.
- Wenn du fertig bist, denn können wir anfangen.