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ebendarum

precisely for that reason; that is exactly why

adverb AY-ben-da-rum Rare
Communication Expressions

Also means

for that very reason

Usage Note

Ebendarum reinforces a causal link with emphasis — 'that is precisely why'. The prefix eben- adds the 'precisely/exactly' nuance: Ebendarum habe ich es nicht getan ('That is exactly why I didn't do it'). More emphatic than darum alone, it is used in careful speech and formal writing.

Examples

"Ebendarum ist es so wichtig, diese Frage jetzt zu klären."

Natural Translation

That is precisely why it is so important to clarify this question now.

Literal Translation

Precisely for that reason is it so important, this question now to clarify.

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