Grammar 34 · Deshalb gehe ich früh ins Bett · Grammar

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Deshalb gehe ich früh ins Bett

Connect a reason with its result

Two useful main statements

First state the reason: . Then state its result with : . means therefore or that is why. Both parts are main statements.

The verb still comes second

occupies the first position. The conjugated verb comes next, then the subject: . A modal follows the same rule: . Its infinitive remains at the end.

A reason with , or a result with

You already know : . adds a reason and leaves the next statement’s ordinary subject–verb order. begins the result statement and is itself position one. Choose the order that makes the message clear.

  • Es regnet. Deshalb nehme ich einen Regenschirm mit.It is raining. That is why I take an umbrella.

  • Jonas kann singen. Deshalb macht er Musik beim Fest.Jonas can sing. That is why he makes music at the festival.

  • Die Jacke ist zu klein. Deshalb nehme ich sie nicht.The jacket is too small. That is why I do not take it.

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