drum
Translation
therefore, that's why, for that reason
Examples
Er war krank, drum blieb er zu Hause.
He was sick, that's why he stayed home.
Drum prüfe, wer sich ewig bindet.
Therefore, examine well whoever commits eternally.
Grammar Patterns
Drum + V + S ... (at the start of a clause, verb in 2nd position) therefore... Drum ging er nach Hause.
Similar Words
deshalb (therefore), deswegen (that's why), daher (hence)
Etymology
A shortened, more poetic or colloquial form of 'darum' (therefore).
Memory Tips
Think of it as a punchy way to say 'therefore', like a drum beat announcing a conclusion.