Let's learn how to draw logical conclusions and state consequences. We will practice making deductions in a medical context, analyzing symptoms to form a diagnosis.
"Значит" (So / Therefore / It means)
When you observe a fact and draw an immediate, practical conclusion, use значит. It literally translates to "it means," but in context, it functions exactly like "so" or "therefore." It is very common in everyday speech and is set off by commas when joining two clauses.
| The patient had a high temperature, so it is an infection. | У пациента была высокая температура, значит, это инфекция. |
| This is not a virus, so the symptoms will be different. | Это не вирус, значит, симптомы будут другие. |
| The temperature is not dropping, so inflammation has started and an antibiotic is needed. | Температура не падает, значит, началось воспаление и нужен антибиотик. |
"Следовательно" (Consequently / Therefore)
For a slightly more formal, step-by-step logical deduction, use следовательно (consequently, therefore). You will often hear it in professional contexts, like a doctor analyzing test results or determining a precise diagnosis. Like значит, it is set off by commas when introducing the conclusion.
| We have not received the tests; consequently, we do not know the exact diagnosis. | Мы не получили анализы, следовательно, мы не знаем точный диагноз. |
| You have severe inflammation; consequently, it is an infection. | У вас сильное воспаление, следовательно, это инфекция. |
| The symptoms are clear, therefore the diagnosis is exact. | Симптомы ясные, следовательно, диагноз точный. |
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