That's why vs Therefore

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

That's why

Top 1.000 (sehr häufig)

Therefore

Formell Top 2.000 (häufig) B1 adverb

Am formellsten: Therefore Am häufigsten: That's why

	That's why	Therefore
Aussprache	🇬🇧 //ðæts waɪ// 🇺🇸 //ðæts waɪ//	🇬🇧 /["/ˈðeəfɔː(r)/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/ˈðerfɔːr/"]/
Bedeutung	Das ist der Grund. This is the reason.	For that reason; as a result.
Beispiel	The project was delayed. That's why we need an extension.	He's only 17 and therefore not eligible to vote.
Register	Neutral	Formell
Wie häufig	Top 1.000 (sehr häufig)	Top 2.000 (häufig)
CEFR-Niveau	-	B1
Wortart		adverb
Kollokationen	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	-	however, nevertheless, nonetheless
Häufige Fehler	'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 '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

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: That's why vs Therefore

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

That's why: This is the reason. Therefore: For that reason; as a result.

Was ist formeller: That's why und Therefore?

Therefore ist davon am formellsten.

Was ist häufiger: That's why und Therefore?

That's why ist im Alltagsenglisch am häufigsten.

Kannst du zu jedem ein Beispiel zeigen?

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 That's why und Therefore austauschbar verwenden?

Nicht immer. 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.