demzufolge
consequently
As a result; therefore or consequently.
EXAMPLE
Der Zug hatte Verspätung und kam demzufolge erst spät am Abend an.
The train was delayed and consequently did not arrive until late in the evening.
demzufolge
consequently
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Sentence structure
'Demzufolge' (consequently) is a conjunctive adverb and can appear at the beginning of a sentence. In that case, it is followed directly by the conjugated verb, while the subject comes afterward.
EXAMPLE
Die Straße war wegen des Schnees gesperrt; demzufolge musste der Bus umkehren.
The road was closed because of the snow; consequently, the bus had to turn back.
Expressing a consequence
'Demzufolge' (consequently) refers to a previously mentioned fact and introduces its consequence. It therefore often connects two main clauses or appears at the beginning of a new sentence.
EXAMPLE
Die Nachfrage ist stark gestiegen. Demzufolge produziert das Unternehmen jetzt mehr Waren.
Demand has risen sharply. Consequently, the company is now producing more goods.
Written language
'Demzufolge' (consequently) is used particularly in written, factual, and formal texts, such as reports or analyses.
EXAMPLE
Die Messwerte lagen deutlich über dem Grenzwert; demzufolge wurde die Untersuchung ausgeweitet.
The readings were significantly above the limit; consequently, the investigation was expanded.
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