so in English: Used to show the result of something

Translation

Used to show the result of something, meaning for that reason.

Examples

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"So" joins the reason to what the speaker did next.

, .

"So" shows that going to bed was the result.

, .

"So" links being hungry to making lunch.

because

For the reason that; used to explain why something happens.

and

Joins two words, phrases, or sentences together to add one to another.

but

Joins two ideas to show a difference or a surprise between them.

or

Used to show a choice between two or more things or actions.

if

Used to say that one thing depends on another thing being true.

although

Used to join two parts of a sentence when the second part is surprising after the first.

anyway

Used to return to the main point, or to mean whatever else is true.

however

Used to add something that is different or surprising after what was said before.

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