Therefore - translation, pronunciation and examples
therefore
for that reason; as a result
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When to use therefore
поэтому
и поэтому
поэтому мы
поэтому это
поэтому они
therefore usage examples
Дорога была скользкой, поэтому мы ехали медленно.
The road was icy, therefore we drove slowly.
Он опоздал на поезд и поэтому приехал поздно.
He missed the train and therefore arrived late.
Similar words
the same word; used to show a result or conclusion
very common and informal; used for a result or conclusion
formal; often used in writing to show a result or method
a phrase used to say something happened because of a previous event
formal; used to show a logical result
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the same word; used to show a result or conclusion
It was late, therefore we went home.
Было поздно, поэтому мы пошли домой.
I was tired, so I went to bed early.
Я устал, поэтому лёг спать рано.
The company lost money and thus had to close.
Компания потеряла деньги и, таким образом, была вынуждена закрыться.
a phrase used to say something happened because of a previous event
It rained all day. As a result, the match was canceled.
Шёл дождь весь день. В результате матч отменили.
formal; used to show a logical result
He missed the train and consequently arrived late.
Он опоздал на поезд и, следовательно, прибыл поздно.
an uncommon and awkward phrase; not standard in normal usage
This phrase is rarely used in normal English.
Эта фраза редко используется в обычном английском.
formal; means something is done in a way that matches the situation or result
The rules were changed, and the staff acted accordingly.
Правила изменили, и сотрудники действовали соответственно.
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How to pronounce therefore and what this word means
therefore translation: поэтому. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce therefore
/ˈðeəfɔː/
therefore translation
поэтому
therefore examples
The road was icy, therefore we drove slowly.
therefore transcription
/ˈðeəfɔː/, /ˈðɛrˌfɔr/
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therefore meaning: what does it mean?
for that reason; as a result
therefore pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
therefore is pronounced as /ˈðeəfɔː/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
therefore definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
The road was icy, therefore we drove slowly. Translation: Дорога была скользкой, поэтому мы ехали медленно.
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