Deshalb Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Deshalb" is mainly used as conjunction meaning "therefore", "for that reason" or "consequently". It is also used as adverb.

Essential properties of "deshalb"

Its most important properties are:

Properties as Conjunction

adverbial

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

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "Therefore, for that reason, consequently"

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

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Es regnet, deshalb bleibe ich zu Hause.It's raining, therefore I'm staying home.
  2. Sie war krank, deshalb konnte sie nicht zur Arbeit kommen.She was sick, therefore she couldn't come to work.
  3. Das Buch war sehr interessant, deshalb las ich es in einem Tag durch.The book was very interesting, therefore I read it in one day.

2.) "For this reason, for this motive"

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

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er hat viel gelernt und deshalb die Prüfung bestanden.He learned a lot and for this reason passed the exam.
  2. Wir haben uns verspätet und deshalb den Zug verpasst.We were late and for this reason missed the train.
  3. Das Wetter ist schön, deshalb gehen wir spazieren.The weather is nice, for this reason we are going for a walk.
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