daarom

Meaning

Adv

1. (adverb,form-of,pronominal) pronominal adverb form of om + dat
2. therefore, so, that's why
3. thereby, because of that

Intj

1. exactly, right, spot on
2. because, non-answer to a question of reason or purpose.

Concepts

therefore

so

hence

ergo

on that account

because of it

for this reason

that is why

Hyphenated as

daar‧om

Pronounced as (IPA)

/daː.rˈɔm/

Etymology

From Middle Dutch daeromme. Equivalent to a univerbation of daar + om.

Sentences

Daarom hebben ze de redenen onderzocht .

So they looked at the reasons.

Daarom is er weinig expertise op dit gebied .

Expertise is therefore rare.

Laten we daarom proberen collectief te handelen .

So let us try to act collectively.

Daarom zie ik ook geen heil in hetgeen hier als een compromis voorgesteld wordt .

That is why I do not see any benefit in what is proposed here as a compromise.

Daarom moet er een consistent standpunt komen .

We therefore need a consistent position.

Ik heb daarom tegengestemd.

I have therefore voted against the proposal.

Er moet daarom meer transparantie komen .

We need more transparency, therefore.

Daarom heb ik voor de verordening gestemd .

That is why I voted in favour of the regulation.