Adverb
demzufolge
Pronunciation: [ˈdeːmtsuˌfɔlɡə]
therefore, hence
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Meanings
Adverb
- therefore, hence
- accordingly, according to that
Example sentence
Es hat stark geschneit, demzufolge fahren heute keine Busse.
It snowed heavily, therefore no buses are running today.
Usage
- demzufolge / folglich — Therefore or consequently; introduces a logical result.
- Demzufolge müssen wir … — When placed first, the adverb is followed by the finite verb.
Die Straße war gesperrt; demzufolge mussten wir umkehren.
The road was closed; consequently, we had to turn back.