Weshalb Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Weshalb" is mainly used as adverb meaning "why", "for what reason" or "which is why". It is also used as conjunction.

Essential properties of "weshalb"

Its most important properties are:

Properties as Conjunction

subordinating

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

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "For what reason or motive, why"

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

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Ich verstehe nicht, weshalb er so wütend ist.I don't understand why he is so angry.
  2. Sie erklärte mir, weshalb sie nicht kommen konnte.She explained to me why she couldn't come.
  3. Weshalb hast du das getan?Why did you do that?

2.) "For which reason, therefore"

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

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er war krank, weshalb er zu Hause blieb.He was sick, which is why he stayed home.
  2. Das Wetter war schlecht, weshalb wir drinnen blieben.The weather was bad, which is why we stayed indoors.
  3. Sie hatte viel zu tun, weshalb sie absagte.She had a lot to do, which is why she canceled.
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