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therefore
A formal word that introduces a logical conclusion; means roughly 'therefore', 'consequently', or 'accordingly'.
Die Indizien sind eindeutig, mithin muss der Angeklagte der Täter sein.
The evidence is clear; therefore, the defendant must be the perpetrator.
'Mithin' (therefore) is a formal word used in written language. It is found mainly in legal, academic, or very elevated texts. It is not used in everyday spoken language.
Der Angeklagte hat kein Alibi, mithin bleibt der Tatverdacht bestehen.
The defendant has no alibi; therefore, the suspicion remains.
When 'mithin' (therefore) stands at the beginning of a sentence (position 1), the conjugated verb follows immediately (inversion). If it stands within the sentence, it does not affect word order.
Die Nachfrage ist stark gesunken, mithin müssen wir die Produktion anpassen.
Demand has dropped sharply; therefore, we have to adjust production.
The word is made up of 'mit' (with) and 'hin' (toward/there). This combination points to a conclusion, in the sense of 'this results in' or 'following from that'.
Alle Flüge sind gestrichen, mithin können wir die Reise nicht antreten.
All flights have been canceled; therefore, we cannot take the trip.
so / therefore
Also and mithin both introduce a conclusion based on information mentioned earlier. Also is general and very common in conversation, while mithin explicitly marks the same conclusion in a more formal style. Choose also in a normal conversation and mithin in more factual argumentation.
Die Frist ist abgelaufen, mithin können wir den Antrag nicht mehr ändern.
The deadline has passed; therefore, we can no longer change the application.
Die Frist ist abgelaufen, also können wir den Antrag nicht mehr ändern.
The deadline has passed, so we can no longer change the application.
