How do you say "That's exactly why I have to do this now" in German?

"That's exactly why I have to do this now" in German is "Genau deswegen muss ich das jetzt tun". This phrase is commonly used in Germany.

What does "Genau deswegen muss ich das jetzt tun" mean in English?

"Genau deswegen muss ich das jetzt tun" means "That's exactly why I have to do this now" in English. Usage tip: The word 'deswegen' means 'because of that' or 'therefore', showing cause and effect.

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How to Say ‘That's exactly why I have to do this now’ in German

Genau deswegen muss ich das jetzt tun

geh-now des-vay-gen moos ikh dahs yetzt toon

[geh-now des-vay-gen moos ikh dahs yetzt toon]

💬 Usage Tip: The word 'deswegen' means 'because of that' or 'therefore', showing cause and effect.

🇩🇪 In Germany: Germans typically express clear reasons behind their actions, reflecting a logical culture.

Phrase Breakdown

Genau

[geh-now]

exactly

In a precise or accurate way.

Example

Genau das meinte ich.

That's exactly what I meant.

deswegen

[des-vay-gen]

that's why

For the reason that.

Example

Deswegen bist du hier.

That's why you are here.

muss

[moos]

must

Be obliged to; should (expresses necessity).

Example

Ich muss gehen.

I must go.

ich

[ikh]

The pronoun used by a speaker to refer to themselves.

Example

Ich komme gleich.

I'll be there soon.

das

[dahs]

that

A specific thing mentioned.

Example

Das Buch ist interessant.

That book is interesting.

jetzt

[yetzt]

now

At the present time.

Example

Ich tue das jetzt.

I am doing that now.

tun

[toon]

Perform or carry out.

Example

Ich werde es tun.

I will do it.

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