Consequently vs Hence vs That's why vs Therefore

Wann du im Englischen was verwendest, mit Bedeutung, Register und Beispielen.

Consequently

Top 3.000 (häufig) B2 adverb

Hence

Formell Top 3.000 (häufig) B2 adverb

That's why

Top 1.000 (sehr häufig)

Therefore

Formell Top 2.000 (häufig) B1 adverb

Am häufigsten: That's why

	Consequently	Hence	That's why	Therefore
Aussprache	🇬🇧 /["/ˈkɒnsɪkwəntli/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/ˈkɑːnsɪkwentli/"]/	🇬🇧 /["/hens/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/hens/"]/	🇬🇧 //ðæts waɪ// 🇺🇸 //ðæts waɪ//	🇬🇧 /["/ˈðeəfɔː(r)/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/ˈðerfɔːr/"]/
Bedeutung	Als Ergebnis oder Folge von etwas. As a result or effect of something.	aus dem Grund for that reason	Das ist der Grund. This is the reason.	For that reason; as a result.
Beispiel	This poses a threat to agriculture and the food chain, and consequently to human health.	We suspect they are trying to hide something, hence the need for an independent inquiry.	The project was delayed. That's why we need an extension.	He's only 17 and therefore not eligible to vote.
Register	Neutral	Formell	Neutral	Formell
Wie häufig	Top 3.000 (häufig)	Top 3.000 (häufig)	Top 1.000 (sehr häufig)	Top 2.000 (häufig)
CEFR-Niveau	B2	B2	-	B1
Wortart	adverb	adverb		adverb
Kollokationen	consequently, the outcome, consequently, we decided, used consequently in a sentence, consequently, it appears, the plan failed; consequently	hence the need, henceforth, hence it follows	that's why I, that's why we, that's why she, that's why they, that's why he	therefore concluded, therefore it follows, therefore we can, therefore you should, therefore the result
Antonyme	inconsequently, independently, unrelatedly	therefore, thus	-	however, nevertheless, nonetheless
Häufige Fehler	Using 'consequently' in informal spoken English too often., Confusing 'consequently' with 'consequent' — the former is an adverb, the latter is an adjective., Placing 'consequently' at the beginning of a sentence without a clear prior context.	Using 'hence' incorrectly as a standalone sentence., Confusing 'hence' with 'therefore' when they have slightly different usages., Forgetting to use a comma before 'hence' when it starts a new clause.	'That's why' is sometimes confused with 'that's because', which has a slightly different use., Learners often forget to follow 'that's why' with a clear explanation., Some may use 'that's why' in overly formal contexts, where a more precise term is needed.	'Therefore' is sometimes confused with 'therefor', which has a different meaning., Learners may use 'therefore' to start a sentence in informal contexts, which can sound awkward., 'Therefore' may be incorrectly placed in a sentence away from the cause or condition.
Hinweise zur Verwendung	Verwende 'folglich', um ein direktes Ergebnis von etwas zuvor Erwähntem zu zeigen. Es eignet sich für schriftliche Texte und formelle Reden, ist aber im alltäglichen Gespräch weniger gebräuchlich. Use 'consequently' to show a direct result of something previously mentioned. It's suitable for writing and formal speech, but less common in everyday conversations.	Wird in der Schriftsprache oder in formellen Gesprächen verwendet, um Ergebnisse oder Gründe zu erklären. In lockeren Gesprächen kann es zu formell wirken. Used in writing or formal speech to explain outcomes or reasons. It may feel too formal in casual conversations.	Verwende 'deshalb', um eine Aussage zu erklären oder zu rechtfertigen. Es eignet sich für Gespräche und informelle Texte, ist aber in Aufsätzen möglicherweise weniger formell. Use 'that's why' to explain or justify a statement. It's suitable for conversation and informal writing, but may be less formal in essays.	Use 'therefore' to connect ideas in formal writing or speech. It’s less common in everyday conversation and can sound stiff. Avoid it in casual contexts.

Sieh es in echten Clips

Hence the bravery.

Hence

That's why I gave it to you.

Sherlock › S1 E1

Because I'm desperate, that's why.

'Cause it ain't there, 'cause storing dead niggers ain't my fuckin' business, that's why !

That's why I gave it to you.

Sherlock › S1 E1

Because I'm desperate, that's why.

That's why

Häufige Fragen: Consequently vs Hence vs That's why vs Therefore

Was ist der Unterschied zwischen Consequently, Hence, That's why und Therefore?

Consequently: As a result or effect of something. Hence: for that reason That's why: This is the reason. Therefore: For that reason; as a result.

Was ist häufiger: Consequently, Hence, That's why und Therefore?

That's why ist im Alltagsenglisch am häufigsten.

Kannst du zu jedem ein Beispiel zeigen?

Consequently: This poses a threat to agriculture and the food chain, and consequently to human health. Hence: We suspect they are trying to hide something, hence the need for an independent inquiry. That's why: The project was delayed. That's why we need an extension. Therefore: He's only 17 and therefore not eligible to vote.

Kann ich Consequently, Hence, That's why und Therefore austauschbar verwenden?

Nicht immer. Consequently, Hence, That's why und Therefore sind verwandt und überschneiden sich teils, unterscheiden sich aber in Register, Häufigkeit und Verwendung, sodass ein Austausch die Bedeutung oder den Ton ändern kann. Sieh dir die Unterschiede oben an, bevor du eines ersetzt.