denn
Translation
because, for, then (in questions)
Examples
Ich esse, denn ich habe Hunger.
I am eating because I am hungry.
Was machst du denn hier?
What are you doing here then?
Er kommt nicht, denn er ist krank.
He isn't coming because he is sick.
Grammar Patterns
[Main Clause], denn [Main Clause] (because) I'm learning, for I have an exam tomorrow.
Question word ... denn ...? (particle for interest) What are you doing there then?
Similar Words
Syn: weil, da
Etymology
Cognate with English 'then'. Originally temporal, shifted to causal.
Memory Tips
Sounds like 'then', but usually means 'because' (reason).