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поэтому

therefore

Meaning of поэтому

for that reason; as a result

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Russian[pɐˈetəmʊ ˈslʲedəvɨvɐtʲɪlʲnə]
therefore
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поэтому with English translation

поэтому usage examples

🇬🇧English🇷🇺Russian

The road was icy, therefore we drove slowly.

Дорога была скользкой, поэтому мы ехали медленно.

🇬🇧English🇷🇺Russian

He missed the train and therefore arrived late.

Он опоздал на поезд и поэтому приехал поздно.

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вместеtogether
частоoften
редкоrarely
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поздноlate

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🇷🇺Russian
поэтому

The most common neutral word for cause and result: “for this reason,” “that’s why.”

A1Very Often

I’m tired, therefore I’ll go home.

Я устал, поэтому пойду домой.

С
🇷🇺Russian
следовательно

More bookish and formal; emphasizes a logical conclusion.

A2Often

There is not enough data; therefore, it is too early to draw a conclusion.

Данных недостаточно, следовательно, вывод делать рано.

З
🇷🇺Russian
значит

Very common and conversational; often means not only “therefore” but also “so,” “that means,” “it turns out.”

A1Very Often

You didn’t call, so you must have been busy.

Ты не звонил, значит, был занят.

С
🇷🇺Russian
следовательно

The same word in a stricter logical use; suitable for reasoning and formal text.

A2Often

He did not meet the conditions; therefore, the contract can be terminated.

Он не выполнил условия, следовательно, договор можно расторгнуть.

🇷🇺Russian

A formal expression used to summarize or conclude; close to “thus,” “therefore.”

A2Often

Thus, the goal was achieved.

Таким образом, цель была достигнута.

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поэтому translation: therefore. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce поэтому

[pɐˈetəmʊ ˈslʲedəvɨvɐtʲɪlʲnə]

поэтому translation

therefore

поэтому examples

The road was icy, therefore we drove slowly.

поэтому transcription

[pɐˈetəmʊ ˈslʲedəvɨvɐtʲɪlʲnə]

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поэтому meaning: what does it mean?

по этой причине; значит, в результате

поэтому pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

поэтому is pronounced as [pɐˈetəmʊ ˈslʲedəvɨvɐtʲɪlʲnə]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

поэтому definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

The road was icy, therefore we drove slowly. Translation: Дорога была скользкой, поэтому мы ехали медленно.

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