That's why vs Therefore

Quando usare ciascuno in inglese, con significato, registro ed esempi.

That's why

Top 1000 (molto comune)

Therefore

Formale Top 2000 (comune) B1 adverb

Più formale: Therefore Più comune: That's why

	That's why	Therefore
Pronuncia	🇬🇧 //ðæts waɪ// 🇺🇸 //ðæts waɪ//	🇬🇧 /["/ˈðeəfɔː(r)/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/ˈðerfɔːr/"]/
Significato	Questo è il motivo. This is the reason.	For that reason; as a result.
Esempio	The project was delayed. That's why we need an extension.	He's only 17 and therefore not eligible to vote.
Registro	Neutro	Formale
Quanto è comune	Top 1000 (molto comune)	Top 2000 (comune)
Livello CEFR	-	B1
Categoria grammaticale		adverb
Collocazioni	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
Contrari	-	however, nevertheless, nonetheless
Errori comuni	'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.
Note d'uso	Usa 'ecco perché' per spiegare o giustificare un'affermazione. È adatto alla conversazione e alla scrittura informale, ma potrebbe essere meno formale nei saggi. 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.

Guardalo in clip reali

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

Domande frequenti: That's why vs Therefore

Qual è la differenza tra That's why e Therefore?

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

Quale è più formale: That's why e Therefore?

Therefore è la più formale tra queste.

Quale è più comune: That's why e Therefore?

That's why è la più comune nell'inglese di tutti i giorni.

Puoi mostrare un esempio di ciascuna?

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.

Posso usare That's why e Therefore in modo intercambiabile?

Non sempre. That's why e Therefore sono affini e a volte si sovrappongono, ma differiscono per registro, frequenza e uso, quindi scambiarle può cambiare il significato o il tono. Controlla le differenze qui sopra prima di sostituire.