therefore
intermediateB1/ˈðɛrˌfɔr/ · there-fore
For that reason; consequently.
Meanings
For that reason; consequently.
اسی وجہ سے؛ نتیجۃً۔
اس لئے
is liye
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Common Collocations
- therefore, we conclude
- therefore, it follows
- therefore, I suggest
Example Sentences
The meeting was canceled; therefore, we will reschedule it for next week.
میٹنگ منسوخ کردی گئی؛ اس لئے ہم اسے اگلے ہفتے کے لئے دوبارہ طے کریں گے۔
Meeting mansook kar di gayi; is liye hum ise agle hafte ke liye dobara tay karein ge.
She was the best candidate; therefore, she got the job.
وہ بہترین امیدوار تھیں؛ اس لئے انہیں نوکری ملی۔
Woh behtareen umeedwar thin; is liye unhein naukri mili.
It rained heavily last night; therefore, the game was postponed.
گزشتہ رات موسلا دھار بارش ہوئی؛ اس لئے کھیل ملتوی کردیا گیا۔
Ghazashtha raat mosla dahr barish hui; is liye khel multawi kar diya gaya.
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💡 Memory Tip
Remember 'therefore' as 'there for a reason.'
Visualize a sign pointing out from a cause to an effect.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
محبت کے سفر میں، کچھ لمحے یوں بھی ہوتے ہیں،<br>جو باتیں ہیں دل کی، ان کے جواب نہیں ہوتے۔
Mohabbat ke safar mein, kuch lamhe yun bhi hotay hain, <br>Jo baatein hain dil ki, un ke jawab nahi hotay.
In the journey of love, there are moments like these,<br>That the feelings of the heart have no answers.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
ہاتھوں کی کسرت، کام کی کامیابی ہے۔
Haathon ki kasrat, kaam ki kamiyabi hai.
The abundance of hands ensures the success of work.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Old English "þǽrfore" — for that reason
First known use: 14th century
The word 'therefore' has been used since the Middle Ages, evolving from Old English and was used in philosophical and literary contexts to denote causation.