Also
Example: Ich mag Kaffee, also trinke ich jeden Morgen eine Tasse.
Definition
"Also" is a German conjunction used to indicate a conclusion or consequence, similar to 'so' or 'therefore' in English. It connects two clauses, where the second clause follows logically from the first, as in 'Ich mag Kaffee, also trinke ich jeden Morgen eine Tasse.'
Etymology
The German word "also" comes from Old High German 'also,' which means 'thus' or 'in this way.' It has retained its function as a connector indicating consequence or result. Did you know? Despite being a small word, "also" plays a crucial role in logical flow in German sentences.
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"Also" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (A1) - set 4", containing 104 commonly used words.
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