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consequently
Introduces a logical conclusion or consequence from something mentioned earlier. Synonyms are 'therefore,' 'for that reason,' or 'so.'
Der letzte Zug ist bereits abgefahren, folglich müssen wir ein Taxi nehmen.
The last train has already left; consequently, we have to take a taxi.
'Folglich' (consequently) is derived from the verb 'folgen' (to follow). It literally means 'following from that' and always expresses a logical consequence of what was said before.
Alle Geschäfte waren geschlossen, folglich konnten wir nichts einkaufen.
All the shops were closed; consequently, we couldn't buy anything.
When 'folglich' (consequently) stands at the beginning of a sentence (position 1), the conjugated verb moves to position 2, directly before the subject. This word order is called inversion.
Es hat stark geregnet. Folglich sind die Straßen nass.
It rained heavily. Consequently, the streets are wet.
'Folglich' (consequently) belongs more to written language or a more formal style. It is used to present arguments and conclusions clearly and in a structured way.
Der Angeklagte hatte kein Alibi, folglich blieb er der Hauptverdächtige.
The defendant had no alibi; consequently, he remained the main suspect.
then
„Dann“ and „folglich“ can introduce a consequence of what was said before. „Folglich“ presents this consequence more clearly as a logical conclusion and sounds more formal, while „dann“ can also express the practical next step. Use „folglich“ when drawing a logical conclusion and „dann“ when describing an action.
Es regnet stark, folglich nehmen wir für den Heimweg den Bus.
It's raining heavily; consequently, we'll take the bus home.
Es regnet stark, dann nehmen wir für den Heimweg den Bus.
It's raining heavily, so we'll take the bus home.
