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What's the difference between wegen & deswegen? When would you use one over the other? In this short blog post, we'll answer all of these questions.
Wegen and deswegen are both used to express causality in German, but they
are used differently. Wegen is a preposition meaning 'because of' and is
followed by a noun, indicating the cause or reason. Deswegen, on the other
hand, is an adverb meaning 'therefore' or 'for that reason', and is used to
refer back to something previously mentioned as the cause.
“Wegen” is a preposition used to express the reason or cause for something. It's typically followed by a noun or noun phrase and can be translated as 'because of' or 'due to'. In German, it requires the genitive case, but in everyday language, the dative is often used.
Example in use:
“Deswegen” is an adverb that's used to refer back to a previously stated reason or cause. It translates to 'therefore', 'that's why', or 'for that reason'. It is often used at the beginning of a sentence to indicate a conclusion or result of something mentioned before.
For example:
To further clarify, let’s look at some examples:
Remember, use “wegen” when directly stating the cause or reason, typically followed by a noun. Use “deswegen” when referring back to a cause or reason previously mentioned, often at the start of a new sentence or clause.
To round off your understanding, here are some FAQs:
