Seepärast

Seepärast is a German sentence adverb that conveys a consequence or conclusion. In English it corresponds to "for this reason," "therefore," or "consequently." It functions as a conjunctive adverb and is used to link a preceding statement with its outcome.

Usage and style

Seepärast is primarily found in formal written German, including academic prose, journalism, and legal or official texts. It tends to sound more elevated or archaic than common alternatives such as deshalb, daher, or aus diesem Grund, and may appear less frequently in everyday spoken language. It can appear at the beginning of a main clause to introduce a result, often separated from the preceding clause by a period, semicolon, or comma.

Variation and synonyms

Its closest equivalents are deshalb, daher, and deshalben (though the exact nuance can vary). Seepärast usually emphasizes a causal link inferred from what has been stated earlier, rather than presenting a simple causal fact.

History and etymology

Seepärast is documented as a standard but stylistically marked element in German. Its precise historical development is not always detailed in general references, but it is recognized as part of the set of conjunctive adverbs used to indicate consequence in formal writing.

See also

German conjunctions and adverbs for linking ideas; deshlab and daher as common alternatives; punctuation in German writing.

Notes

As with many formal connectors, the choice among seepärast and its synonyms depends on tone, register, and the desired emphasis in the argument.