conjunction
so, therefore
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Means 'so' or 'therefore' and is a common German coordinating conjunction and discourse particle. Used to draw a conclusion or start a remark. As sentence‑initial particle it functions like 'well/so' in English. It does not inflect and does not affect verb conjugation or take objects.
Examples
Es regnet, also bleiben wir heute zu Hause.
It's raining, so we're staying home today.
Das Teil war beschädigt, also bestellte die Firma Ersatzteile, bevor die Produktion wieder begann.
The part was damaged, so the company ordered spare parts before production started again.
Du hast nichts gesagt, also nehme ich an, dass alles in Ordnung ist.
You didn't say anything, therefore I assume everything is fine.
Details
Mnemonics
imagine drawing an arrow from cause to effect labeled 'also'
sounds like English 'also' which often means 'so' or 'therefore'
Notes
'also' is commonly used in spoken and written German to introduce a conclusion or consequence.