#115 · Coordinating conjunction · CCONJ
In Romanian, deci means “so; therefore; thus”. It’s the #115 most frequently used Romanian word. Below you’ll find how to use it, its forms, real example sentences, and common word pairings.
Coordinating conjunction used to show a conclusion or result, often similar to English "so" or "therefore".
neutralIntroduces a conclusion, consequence, or inference from what was just said.
It's late, so we're going home.
It rained all day, so the match was postponed.
You didn't answer, so I thought you weren't coming.
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Usually links two clauses or sentences and comes after a comma in writing.
It typically follows the cause or premise and introduces the conclusion.
Era obosit, deci s-a culcat devreme.
He was tired, so he went to bed early.
Can also appear in short spoken answers to signal a conclusion.
In conversation, it may introduce a practical next step or inference.
Deci, mergem sau nu?
So, are we going or not?
May be used sentence-initially after a pause.
At the start of a sentence, it can summarize or continue reasoning.
Deci, ce facem acum?
So, what do we do now?
vs. așadar
Very similar in meaning, but așadar is more formal and literary; deci is more common in everyday Romanian.
A întârziat, deci am plecat fără el.
He was late, so we left without him.
vs. prin urmare
Prin urmare sounds more formal and written; deci is neutral and frequent in speech.
A uitat cheia, deci a sunat la vecin.
He forgot the key, so he called the neighbor.
E frig, deci ia-ți o geacă.
It's cold, so take a jacket.
deci - Used to introduce the result of the first clause.
A terminat repede, deci poate pleca mai devreme.
He finished quickly, so he can leave earlier.
deci - Connects a fact with its consequence.
Nu aveau bilete, deci n-au intrat.
They didn't have tickets, so they didn't get in.
deci - Marks a conclusion from the previous statement.