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AdverbA2

deswegen

/desvegen/

that's why

Usage Note

Common in everyday conversations and daily routines. Useful in prepositions & connectors situations in Germany.

Example Sentences

Der Zug hat Verspätung, deswegen komme ich später.

The train is delayed, that's why I'll be late.

Ich habe morgen einen Termin, deswegen lerne ich heute.

I have an appointment tomorrow, that's why I'm studying today.

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