This is the 1134th most frequent German word.
also
"Also" in German means "so," "thus," or "therefore."
In this sentence, 'Also' is used as an introductory particle to begin the statement, transitioning into the speaker's point.
Also, ich habe gestern das Buch gelesen.
Thus, I read the book yesterday.
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.