deshalb
Translation
therefore, that's why, for that reason
Examples
Ich war krank, deshalb bin ich zu Hause geblieben.
I was sick, that's why I stayed home.
Es regnet, deshalb gehen wir nicht spazieren.
It is raining, therefore we are not going for a walk.
Grammar Patterns
(Reason), therefore + Verb + Subject ... He has no time, therefore he is not coming.
Similar Words
Synonyms: therefore, hence; Antonyms: nevertheless
Etymology
des (of that) + halb (behalf/account) -> on that account
Memory Tips
Remember: It takes position 1, so the VERB comes immediately after it (inversion).