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accordingly
Refers to something mentioned previously and introduces a logical result, consequence, or a suitable action; thus, consequently.
Die Nachfrage ist stark gestiegen, dementsprechend haben wir die Produktion erhöht.
Demand has risen sharply; accordingly, we have increased production.
The word is made up of 'dem' and 'entsprechend'. It literally means 'corresponding to that' or 'in line with that'—that is, with what was said before—and introduces a logical consequence.
Das Projekt war ein großer Erfolg; dementsprechend gut war die Stimmung im Team.
The project was a great success; accordingly, the mood in the team was very good.
When 'dementsprechend' (accordingly) is at the beginning of a sentence (position 1), the conjugated verb follows immediately. However, it can also appear after the verb inside the sentence.
Es hat stark geregnet. Dementsprechend waren die Straßen überflutet.
It rained heavily. Accordingly, the streets were flooded.
'Dementsprechend' (accordingly) is often used in more formal, written, or official contexts to establish a clear logical connection.
Die Firma hat ihre Gewinne verdoppelt, dementsprechend hoch fallen die Boni für die Mitarbeiter aus.
The company has doubled its profits; accordingly, the bonuses for employees will be high.
so / therefore
'also' and 'dementsprechend' can both express a consequence. 'also' is very common and fits in many everyday sentences when you are drawing a simple conclusion. 'dementsprechend' refers more strongly to something that was said before and means: in line with that or as a result of that. It sounds somewhat more formal and more precise. Learners may confuse the words because both often function like 'deshalb' (therefore). For short, spoken sentences, 'also' is usually more natural. When an action clearly fits a previously mentioned situation, 'dementsprechend' is more precise.
Mia hat viel Erfahrung im Büro und bekommt dementsprechend mehr Verantwortung.
Mia has a lot of office experience and is accordingly given more responsibility.
Sie hat morgen Prüfung, also lernt sie heute Abend zu Hause.
She has an exam tomorrow, so she is studying at home this evening.