ADVERB
deswegen/ˌdɛsˈveːɡn̩/therefore; because of that; for that reason
deswegen is a German adverb that means therefore, because of that, or for that reason. It is pronounced /ˌdɛsˈveːɡn̩/.
Definitions
1.for that reason; therefore; as a result(reason, cause)
a.indicating consequence or justification for an action
Es regnet, deswegen bleibe ich zu Hause.—It’s raining, therefore I’m staying at home.
b.expressing causality in explanations or discussions
Sie war krank, deswegen konnte sie nicht kommen.—She was sick, that's why she couldn't come.
Frequently asked questions
- What does "deswegen" mean in English?
- "deswegen" means therefore, because of that, or for that reason. It is a German adverb.
- How do you pronounce "deswegen"?
- "deswegen" is pronounced /ˌdɛsˈveːɡn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What part of speech is "deswegen"?
- "deswegen" is a adverb in German.
