This is the 374th most frequent Afrikaans word.
daarom
"Therefore" or "that's why."
In this sentence, 'daarom' is used as a conjunction to indicate a cause-and-effect relationship.
Ek is moeg, daarom gaan ek vroeër slaap.
I am tired; therefore, I am going to sleep earlier.
Here, 'daarom' is used to provide a reason for a following action or decision.
Daarom het hy die besluit geneem om te bly.
That's why he made the decision to stay.
In this context, 'daarom' references a previously mentioned or implied reason, adding emphasis to the statement.