dɛsˈveːɡn̩
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#430 of 1,000Core 1000
Translation
therefore, because of that
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Word origin
A compound of the genitive des ('of that') and wegen ('because of'), literally 'because of that'.
- Origin
- German
- Root
- des + wegen
Examples
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It's raining, so we're staying at home.
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She was ill, that's why she couldn't come.
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That's precisely why I didn't tell you anything.
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This word is taught in chapter 5, lesson 3: Words 421-430.