This is the 1134th most frequent German word.
also
"Also" in German means "so," "thus," or "therefore."
Here, 'also' serves as a conjunction meaning 'thus,' linking the reason and the consequence.
Ich habe die Prüfung nicht bestanden, also muss ich sie wiederholen.
I didn't pass the exam, thus I need to retake it.
In this context, 'also' is used to provide logical reasoning for the suggestion.
Das Wetter ist schön, also könnten wir spazieren gehen.
The weather is nice, so we could go for a walk.
In this sentence, 'Also' is used as an introductory particle to begin the statement, transitioning into the speaker's point.