Hindi Conjunction: Using इसलिए
Use `इसलिए` to bridge the gap between a reason and its consequence.
The Rule in 30 Seconds
- Connects Cause → Result
- Means 'therefore', 'so', or 'that's why'
- Never confuse with 'because' (kyonki)
- Placed between two sentences
Quick Reference
| Pattern | Function | Hindi Example | English Equivalent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cause + इसलिए + Result | Standard Usage | धूप है **इसलिए** गर्मी है | It's sunny **so** it's hot |
| Reason + इसलिए + Action | Justification | महँगा था **इसलिए** नहीं खरीदा | It was expensive **so** I didn't buy |
| Situation + इसलिए + Command | Instruction | देर हो रही है **इसलिए** जल्दी करो | It's getting late **so** hurry up |
| Question + इसलिए + Answer | Conversational Response | उसने बुलाया, **इसलिए** मैं गया | He called, **that's why** I went |
| Feeling + इसलिए + Reaction | Emotion | मैं खुश हूँ **इसलिए** नाच रहा हूँ | I am happy **so** I am dancing |
| Fact + इसलिए + Conclusion | Logical Deduction | दुकान बंद है **इसलिए** दूध नहीं है | Shop is closed **so** no milk |
关键例句
3 / 9मुझे भूख लगी थी, **इसलिए** मैंने खाना खाया।
I was hungry, **so** I ate food.
आज छुट्टी है, **इसलिए** स्कूल बंद है।
Today is a holiday, **therefore** the school is closed.
मेरे पास पैसे नहीं थे, **इसलिए** मैं फिल्म देखने नहीं गया।
I didn't have money, **so** I didn't go to watch the movie.
The Direction Trick
Think of `इसलिए` as an arrow pointing forward (→). It points to what happens next. Think of `क्योंकि` as an arrow pointing backward (←). It points to what happened before.
Don't Double Up
You don't need 'and' (`और`) before `इसलिए`. saying `और इसलिए` (and so...) is okay, but often `इसलिए` is strong enough to stand alone.
The Rule in 30 Seconds
- Connects Cause → Result
- Means 'therefore', 'so', or 'that's why'
- Never confuse with 'because' (kyonki)
- Placed between two sentences
Overview
Meet your new best friend for winning arguments and explaining your life choices: इसलिए (isliye). If you've ever needed to explain *why* you did something (or why you *didn't* do the dishes), this is the word you need. It translates effectively to "therefore," "so," or "that's why" in English. Think of it as the linguistic bridge that connects a cause to a consequence. Without it, your sentences are just lonely islands of facts. With it, you're a logic master.
How This Grammar Works
It's actually quite simple, unlike figuring out the cricket offside rule. You have a situation (Reason A), and because of that, something happens (Result B). इसलिए sits comfortably right in the middle.
It works like an equals sign in a math equation, but for words. It signals to the listener: "Okay, pause here, because what I'm about to say is the direct result of what I just said."
Formation Pattern
- 1The structure is straightforward. No complex conjugations here!
- 2Sentence 1 (The Reason/Cause): Start with what happened.
- 3The Bridge: Add
इसलिए. - 4Sentence 2 (The Result/Effect): Finish with the outcome.
- 5Formula:
[Cause]+इसलिए+[Result] - 6Example:
- 7
बारिश हो रही थी(It was raining) +इसलिए+मैं नहीं गया(I didn't go).
When To Use It
Use इसलिए whenever you want to show a logical progression. It's perfect for:
- Making excuses: "I was sleeping, so I missed your call."
- Giving instructions: "It's hot, so drink water."
- Connecting thoughts: "I like spicy food, so I ordered the curry."
It works in both formal office settings ("The report is late, therefore...") and casual chats ("I'm broke, so no pizza tonight").
When Not To Use It
Don't use इसलिए when you are giving the reason (use क्योंकि - kyonki for "because"). This is the classic rookie mistake.
- Wrong: I ate pizza
इसलिएI was hungry. (I ate pizza so I was hungry? Wait, what?) - Right: I was hungry
इसलिएI ate pizza.
Also, avoid it if you just want to say "and then" (फिर - phir). इसलिए implies a strong logical link, not just a sequence of events.
Common Mistakes
- 1 The "Because" Trap: Swapping
इसलिए(so) withक्योंकि(because). Remember:इसलिएlooks forward to the result;क्योंकिlooks backward to the reason. - 2Over-formality: In very casual street Hindi, people might sometimes just shorten it or use english "so", but sticking to
इसलिएis never wrong. Using the super formalअतः(atah) in a casual chat, however, will make you sound like a news anchor from the 1980s. - 3Placement: Don't put it at the very end of a sentence. It's a connector, not a period.
Contrast With Similar Patterns
इस वजह से(Is vajah se): This means "for this reason." It's very similar toइसलिएbut slightly more emphatic about the specific cause.इसलिएis lighter and more common.ताकि(Taaki): This means "so that" (purpose), not "so" (result). "I study so that (ताकि) I pass" is different from "I studied, so (इसलिए) I passed."
Quick FAQ
Q: Can I start a sentence with इसलिए?
In conversation, absolutely! If someone asks "Why are you wet?", you can reply "इसलिए कि बारिश हो रही है" (That's why/Because it's raining). But grammatically, it usually connects two clauses.
Q: Is there a short form?
Not really, though you might hear so used in Hinglish constantly. Stick to इसलिए to impress the locals.
Reference Table
| Pattern | Function | Hindi Example | English Equivalent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cause + इसलिए + Result | Standard Usage | धूप है **इसलिए** गर्मी है | It's sunny **so** it's hot |
| Reason + इसलिए + Action | Justification | महँगा था **इसलिए** नहीं खरीदा | It was expensive **so** I didn't buy |
| Situation + इसलिए + Command | Instruction | देर हो रही है **इसलिए** जल्दी करो | It's getting late **so** hurry up |
| Question + इसलिए + Answer | Conversational Response | उसने बुलाया, **इसलिए** मैं गया | He called, **that's why** I went |
| Feeling + इसलिए + Reaction | Emotion | मैं खुश हूँ **इसलिए** नाच रहा हूँ | I am happy **so** I am dancing |
| Fact + इसलिए + Conclusion | Logical Deduction | दुकान बंद है **इसलिए** दूध नहीं है | Shop is closed **so** no milk |
The Direction Trick
Think of `इसलिए` as an arrow pointing forward (→). It points to what happens next. Think of `क्योंकि` as an arrow pointing backward (←). It points to what happened before.
Don't Double Up
You don't need 'and' (`और`) before `इसलिए`. saying `और इसलिए` (and so...) is okay, but often `इसलिए` is strong enough to stand alone.
The Dramatic Pause
In Bollywood movies, characters often pause dramatically before saying `इसलिए...` to announce a major decision or breakup. Try it for effect!
It's a Pivot
Imagine `इसलिए` is a pivot on a seesaw. The heavy reason goes on the left, and it launches the result on the right.
例句
9मुझे भूख लगी थी, **इसलिए** मैंने खाना खाया।
Focus: इसलिए
I was hungry, **so** I ate food.
Standard Cause -> Result flow.
आज छुट्टी है, **इसलिए** स्कूल बंद है।
Focus: इसलिए
Today is a holiday, **therefore** the school is closed.
Explaining a logical consequence.
मेरे पास पैसे नहीं थे, **इसलिए** मैं फिल्म देखने नहीं गया।
Focus: इसलिए
I didn't have money, **so** I didn't go to watch the movie.
Works perfectly with negative sentences too.
बाहर ठंड है, **इसलिए** जैकेट पहन लो।
Focus: इसलिए
It's cold outside, **so** put on a jacket.
Using the reason to justify a command.
बॉस नाराज़ हैं, **इसलिए** हमें ध्यान से काम करना चाहिए।
Focus: इसलिए
The boss is angry, **therefore** we should work carefully.
Shows deduction and obligation.
✗ मैं खुश हूँ **क्योंकि** मेरी टीम जीती। → ✓ मेरी टीम जीती, **इसलिए** मैं खुश हूँ।
Focus: इसलिए
My team won, **so** I am happy.
Don't confuse cause/effect order.
✗ मैं बाज़ार गया **ताकि** सब्जी ला सकूँ। (Different meaning)
Focus: ताकि
I went to the market **so that** I could bring vegetables.
Contrast: 'Taaki' is purpose, 'Isliye' is result.
अरे, तुम यहीं हो? **इसलिए** मुझे लगा आवाज़ आ रही है!
Focus: इसलिए
Oh, you are right here? **That's why** I felt I heard a voice!
Used to express realization.
उसने झूठ बोला। **इसलिए**।
Focus: इसलिए
He lied. **That's why** (I'm angry/upset).
Valid mainly in spoken dialogue as a standalone fragment.
自我测试
Choose the correct connector for the logic.
वह बीमार है, ___ वह आज काम पर नहीं आएगा। (He is sick, ___ he won't come to work today.)
We are stating a result (not coming) based on a cause (sickness). 'Isliye' is the bridge for results.
Identify the incorrect usage.
Which sentence is logically WRONG? 'मैंने पानी पिया ___ मुझे प्यास लगी थी।' (I drank water ___ I was thirsty.)
If you say 'I drank water SO I was thirsty', the logic is backwards. You need 'because' (kyonki) here. If you use 'isliye', the sentence implies drinking water caused the thirst!
Complete the command.
रास्ता खराब है, ___ धीरे चलाओ। (The road is bad, ___ drive slowly.)
The bad road is the reason; driving slowly is the logical result/instruction.
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视觉学习工具
Why vs. So
Which connector do I use?
Are you stating what happened FIRST?
Are you explaining the CONSEQUENCE?
Use 'इसलिए' (So/Therefore)
When to say 'Isliye'
Justifications
- • I was late
- • I forgot
Instructions
- • Be careful
- • Do it now
Conclusions
- • He is guilty
- • It is true
Emotions
- • I am sad
- • I am angry
常见问题
20 个问题Literally, it's close to 'for this reason' ('Is' = this, 'liye' = for). It functions exactly like 'therefore' or 'so'.
You can in poetic or very old-fashioned contexts, but in modern standard Hindi, सो is rarely used as a conjunction. Stick to इसलिए.
It is neutral. It fits perfectly in a business meeting (इसलिए we must invest) and a casual chat (इसलिए I slept in).
अतः is the Sanskritized, formal version of इसलिए. You will see अतः in textbooks and formal notices, but rarely hear it in coffee shops.
Yes, especially in conversation when you are continuing a thought from a previous statement. "He didn't pay me. इसलिए, I quit."
In writing, a comma before इसलिए helps separate the clauses and mimic the natural pause in speech, just like 'so' in English.
No! That is the biggest mistake learners make. इसलिए is for results. क्योंकि is for reasons.
It is pronounced 'Is-li-ye'. The 'Is' sounds like 'hiss' without the h. The 'li' is like 'lee'. 'ye' like the 'ye' in 'yes'.
Yes, इस वजह से (due to this reason) is a synonym, but it puts more emphasis on the specific cause. इसलिए is more fluid.
लिहाज़ा is an Urdu word with the same meaning. You might hear it in poetry or from Urdu speakers, but इसलिए is more universal in Hindi.
Yes! इसलिए? (That's why?) can be a standalone question when you are confirming a suspicion.
No, इसलिए is an indeclinable word. It never changes, regardless of who is speaking or what you are talking about.
Technically, avoid redundant structures like "Because he came, therefore I left." Just use one connector: "He came, इसलिए I left."
Not rude, but it can sound abrupt or defensive, like "That's why!" in English.
You can add emphasis: बस इसलिए (Just for this reason) or यही कारण है कि (This is the very reason that...).
Yes, very often! "Main late tha, इसलिए I took a cab." It's very common to mix it.
Absolutely. "Kal barish hogi, इसलिए main ghar rahungi" (It will rain tomorrow, so I will stay home).
Yes. "Batti chali gayi thi, इसलिए andhera tha" (The power went out, so it was dark).
Yes, grammatically it functions as a coordinating conjunction connecting two independent clauses.
You can use a pause or just say "to..." (तो) in some contexts, implying "then/so", but इसलिए is clearer.
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