This is the 1022nd most frequent Dutch word.
hierdoor
"Hierdoor" means "through this" or "because of this" in English.
Illustrates causation, showing a consequence.
Hierdoor kwamen de resultaten niet zoals verwacht.
As a result, the results were not as expected.
Indicates a reason for a subsequent action.
Hij had een fout gemaakt; hierdoor moest het opnieuw worden gedaan.
He made a mistake; therefore, it had to be done again.
Demonstrates a facilitating cause for understanding.