somit
Translation
thus, therefore, consequently
Examples
Er hat den Zug verpasst und kam somit zu spät.
He missed the train and was thus late.
Die Prüfung war schwer, somit sind viele durchgefallen.
The exam was difficult, therefore many failed.
Grammar Patterns
((Main Clause 1)), somit ((verb-second position)) thus/therefore... The weather is bad, thus we are staying at home.
Similar Words
Synonyms: also, folglich, daher, deshalb
Etymology
A combination of 'so' (so, thus) and 'mit' (with). Literally 'so with that' or 'with that being so'.
Memory Tips
Break it down: 'so' + 'mit'. 'So, with' this information, here is the result. It connects a cause with its logical consequence.