daher
Meaning and Usage
"Daher" is an adverb in German that can be translated to "hence," "therefore," or "so." It is used to indicate a consequence or result.
Linguistic Analysis
The word "daher" does not have a clear prefix, root, or suffix. It is derived from Middle High German "dâr," which is related to the notion of direction and location.
Comparisons between German and English
The word "daher" can be compared to the English word "therefore," as they both express a consequence or result.
Example Sentences
- Er war müde, daher ging er früh ins Bett. (He was tired, so he went to bed early.)
- Sie hatte Kopfschmerzen, daher blieb sie zu Hause. (She had a headache, therefore she stayed at home.)
Memory Tips
You can remember the meaning of "daher" by associating it with the English word "therefore," as they both convey a similar meaning of consequence.
Additional Vocabulary
- Folglich (consequently)
- Deshalb (therefore)
Gender and Plural (for nouns)
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Conjugation (for verbs)
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