Usage examples of "denn" in German with translation to English

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Wozu brauchst du denn vier Autos? What do you need four cars for?
Fürchte nichts, denn es gibt nichts zu fürchten. Fear not because there is nothing to fear.
Wie alt ist er denn dann? How old is he then?
Vergib mir, denn ich habe gesündigt. Forgive me, for I have sinned.
Ich trage einen Pulli, denn mir ist kalt. I’m wearing a sweater because I’m cold.
Wie wäre es denn dann mit einem Baseballspiel? Then, how about a baseball game?
Wofür brauchst du das Geld denn? What do you need the money for?
Du solltest dich besser beeilen; denn die Banken schließen bald. You had better hurry because the banks will close soon.
Wenn du das nicht hierher gestellt hat, wer denn dann? If you didn't put this here, then who did?
Töte sie, denn der Herr kennt die Seinen. Kill them, for the Lord knows those who are His.
Zieh deine Jacke aus, denn es ist sehr heiß hier. Take off your jacket because it's very hot.
Mein Name ist Legion; denn wir sind viele. My name is Legion; for we are many.
Planeten sind leicht zu erkennen, denn sie funkeln nicht wie Sterne. Planets are easy to identify because they don't twinkle like stars do.
Vergib ihnen, denn sie wissen nicht, was sie tun. Forgive them, for they know not what they do.
Das Museo del Prado ist heute geschlossen, denn heute ist Montag. The Prado Museum is closed because today is Monday.
Vergebt ihnen, denn sie wissen nicht, was sie tun. Forgive them, for they know not what they do.
Nimm einen Schirm mit, denn es ist für den Nachmittag Regen angesagt. Bring an umbrella because it is expected to rain this afternoon.
Vater, vergib ihnen; denn sie wissen nicht, was sie tun. Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do.
Ich konnte die Farbe seines Hemds nicht erkennen, denn es war zu dunkel draußen. I couldn't tell what color his shirt was because it was too dark outside.
Wozu brauchst du denn an so einem dunklen Ort eine Sonnenbrille? What do you need sunglasses for in such a dark place?
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