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Introduces a main clause that describes the result or consequence of a previously mentioned reason. It means 'for this reason' or 'that's why.'
Ich habe schlecht geschlafen, deshalb bin ich heute sehr müde.
I slept badly, therefore I am very tired today.
When 'deshalb' (therefore) stands at the beginning of a main clause, the conjugated verb follows directly in second position. The subject then moves to the third position. This word order is called inversion.
Der Zug hatte Verspätung, deshalb kam ich zu spät zur Arbeit.
The train was delayed; therefore, I arrived late to work.
The word is made up of 'des' (genitive of 'der/das') and the old word 'halb' (meaning side, direction). Literally, it therefore means something like 'from this side' or 'for this reason.'
Sie hat die Prüfung nicht bestanden und ist deshalb sehr traurig.
She did not pass the exam and is therefore very sad.
'Deshalb' (therefore) does not always have to stand at the beginning of a sentence. It can also be placed after the verb to emphasize the consequence less strongly. In this case, there is no inversion.
Ich habe Kopfschmerzen und bleibe deshalb heute Abend zu Hause.
I have a headache and am therefore staying home tonight.
because
Weil and deshalb both connect a reason with its result, but they structure the sentence differently. Weil introduces a subordinate clause containing the reason; deshalb is an adverb in the main clause containing the result. The choice depends on which part is stated next.
Es regnet stark; deshalb bleiben wir zu Hause.
It is raining heavily; therefore, we are staying home.
Wir bleiben zu Hause, weil es stark regnet.
We are staying home because it is raining heavily.
