Adverb
demnach
Pronunciation: /ˌdeːmˈnaːx/
therefore, consequently (describing the reasoning process of the speaker)
B2
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Meanings
Adverb
- therefore, consequently (describing the reasoning process of the speaker)
- according to it (when indirectly quoting the claims of a source)
Example sentence
Die Straße ist gesperrt, wir müssen demnach einen Umweg fahren.
The road is closed, so we have to take a detour.
Usage
- Demnach ist ... — At the start of a main clause, demnach precedes the verb.
- demnach / danach — Demnach introduces an inference; danach often means afterwards.
Alle Plätze sind belegt; demnach müssen wir auf den nächsten Bus warten.
All the seats are taken; consequently, we have to wait for the next bus.