as a result of / due to
infolge + genitive
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as a result of
Because of an event or situation; as a consequence of it. „Infolge“ (as a result of) is usually used with the genitive and is common in formal texts.
Infolge des starken Regens wurden mehrere Straßen überflutet.
As a result of the heavy rain, several streets were flooded.
In standard German, „infolge“ (as a result of) is usually followed by the genitive. With a definite article, this can be seen in forms such as „infolge des Unfalls“ (as a result of the accident) or „infolge der Verzögerung“ (as a result of the delay).
Infolge eines technischen Fehlers fiel die Anlage aus.
As a result of a technical error, the system failed.
The prepositional phrase with „infolge“ (as a result of) can stand at the beginning of the sentence. In the main clause, the finite verb comes directly after it; the remaining parts of the sentence follow afterward.
Infolge des Sturms blieb der Flughafen den ganzen Tag geschlossen.
As a result of the storm, the airport remained closed all day.
„Infolge“ (as a result of) is especially common in formal and written texts, such as news reports, reports, and official announcements. Typical collocations refer to accidents, damage, crises, or weather events.
Infolge eines Unfalls kam es auf der Autobahn zu langen Staus.
As a result of an accident, there were long traffic jams on the highway.
