Also Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Also" is mainly used as adverb meaning "therefore", "consequently" or "so". It is also used as particle and conjunction.

Essential properties of "also"

Its most important properties are:

Properties as Conjunction

adverbial

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

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "Therefore, consequently"

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

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Es regnet, also bleiben wir zu Hause.It's raining, so we're staying home.
  2. Sie ist krank, also kann sie nicht zur Arbeit kommen.She is sick, so she cannot come to work.
  3. Ich habe kein Geld, also kann ich das nicht kaufen.I have no money, so I cannot buy that.

2.) "Emphasize or summarize"

"Also", when used with this meaning, acts as particle.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Also, was machen wir jetzt?So, what do we do now?
  2. Also gut, lass uns anfangen.All right then, let's start.
  3. Also, wie ich schon sagte, es ist wichtig, pünktlich zu sein.So, as I said, it's important to be punctual.

3.) "Logical conclusion/consequence"

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

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er ist sehr intelligent, also wird er die Prüfung bestehen.He is very intelligent, so he will pass the exam.
  2. Sie spricht fließend Deutsch, also kann sie uns bei der Übersetzung helfen.She speaks fluent German, so she can help us with the translation.
  3. Das Wetter ist schön, also gehen wir spazieren.The weather is nice, so we're going for a walk.
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