Consequently vs Hence vs That's why vs Thus

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)

Thus

Formell Top 2.000 (häufig) B2 adverb

Am häufigsten: That's why

	Consequently	Hence	That's why	Thus
Aussprache	🇬🇧 /["/ˈkɒnsɪkwəntli/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/ˈkɑːnsɪkwentli/"]/	🇬🇧 /["/hens/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/hens/"]/	🇬🇧 //ðæts waɪ// 🇺🇸 //ðæts waɪ//	🇬🇧 /["/ðʌs/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/ðʌs/"]/
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.	aus diesem Grund; deshalb for this reason; therefore
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.	Many scholars have argued thus.
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	-	B2
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	thus it follows, thus far, thus far into, thus we conclude
Antonyme	inconsequently, independently, unrelatedly	therefore, thus	-	therefore, consequently
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.	Using 'thus' in casual conversations where 'so' is more appropriate., Confusing 'thus' with 'that' in terms of meaning., Using 'thus' incorrectly as a conjunction instead of an adverb.
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.	Wird hauptsächlich in der Schriftsprache oder in formellen Reden verwendet. Kann in der lockeren Unterhaltung zu steif oder altmodisch klingen. Vermeide es im alltäglichen Gespräch. Used primarily in writing or formal speech. It can sound too stiff or old-fashioned in casual conversation. Avoid using it in everyday chat.

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

The Lord Of The Rings › The return of the king

Thus have I walked.

Thus

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

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

Consequently: As a result or effect of something. Hence: for that reason That's why: This is the reason. Thus: for this reason; therefore

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

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. Thus: Many scholars have argued thus.

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

Nicht immer. Consequently, Hence, That's why und Thus 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.