Usages of daarom
Haar hare is nat, daarom trek sy eers haar jas aan.
Her hair is wet, therefore she first puts on her coat.
Sy sê haar neus is koud, daarom staan sy langer onder die stort.
She says her nose is cold, therefore she stands longer under the shower.
Ek is dors, daarom drink ek eers water en eet later die toebroodjie.
I am thirsty, therefore I first drink water and eat the sandwich later.
Die grond is droog, daarom moet ons die saad vanaand natmaak.
The soil is dry, therefore we must water the seed tonight.
My selfoon se battery is leeg, daarom soek ek my laaier.
My cellphone’s battery is empty, therefore I look for my charger.
Die probleem met die slot was klein; daarom het sy die deur weer oopgesluit.
The problem with the lock was small; therefore she unlocked the door again.
Haar elmboog was seer, daarom moes sy onmiddellik gaan sit.
Her elbow was sore, therefore she had to sit down immediately.
Ek gly op nat trappe, daarom loop ek stadig wanneer dit reën.
I slip on wet stairs, therefore I walk slowly when it rains.
Ek gee om vir jou, daarom help ek jou graag met die werk.
I care about you, therefore I gladly help you with the work.
Haar handskoene is nat, daarom hang sy hulle langs haar reënjas by die deur.
Her gloves are wet, therefore she hangs them next to her raincoat by the door.
Die park is nie so vol soos gister nie, daarom lees ek rustig op die bankie.
The park is not as full as yesterday, therefore I read quietly on the bench.
My wekker is nie so stil soos joune nie; daarom word my suster elke oggend eerste wakker.
My alarm clock is not as quiet as yours; therefore my sister wakes up first every morning.
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