Ergo Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Ergo" is mainly used as conjunction meaning "therefore", "consequently" or "hence". It is also used as adverb.

Essential properties of "ergo"

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

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "Therefore, indicating a logical conclusion"

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

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er hat viel gearbeitet, ergo ist er müde.He worked a lot, therefore he is tired.
  2. Es regnet stark, ergo bleiben wir zu Hause.It's raining heavily, therefore we are staying home.
  3. Sie hat die Prüfung bestanden, ergo ist sie glücklich.She passed the exam, therefore she is happy.

2.) "Emphasizes a conclusion or result"

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

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Die Daten sind korrekt, ergo ist der Bericht zuverlässig.The data is correct, therefore the report is reliable.
  2. Er hat nicht gelernt, ergo hat er die Prüfung nicht bestanden.He didn't study, consequently he didn't pass the exam.
  3. Das Experiment war erfolgreich, ergo wird es wiederholt.The experiment was successful, hence it will be repeated.
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