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Translation

therefore, that's why

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Word origin

From des ('of that') and halb ('on account of'), literally 'on account of that'.

Origin
German
Root
des + halb

Examples

, .

It's raining, so we are staying at home.

, .

I was ill, which is why I couldn't come.

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That's why I didn't write to you.

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This word is taught in chapter 4, lesson 2: Words 311-320.