darum
Translation
therefore, that's why, around it
Examples
Ich war krank, darum kam ich nicht.
I was sick, that's why I didn't come.
Hier ist der Baum, wir gehen darum herum.
Here is the tree, we are walking around it.
Grammar Patterns
therefore, that's why (conjunctional adverb) Ich habe keine Zeit, darum gehe ich nicht.
around it (spatial) Wir laufen um das Haus, darum herum.
Similar Words
Synonyms: deshalb, deswegen
Etymology
Combination of da (there/that) + r + um (around/about).
Memory Tips
The answer to 'Warum?' (Why?) is often 'Darum!' (That's why!).