dementsprechend
accordingly
So, wie es zu etwas passt oder daraus folgt.
The German word "dementsprechend" is an adverb meaning "accordingly", "correspondingly", or "therefore". It is made up of:
- "dem" (dative form of "der/das/die" meaning "the" or "that")
- "entsprechend" (meaning "corresponding" or "according to")
So, "dementsprechend" indicates that something follows or results from a previously mentioned fact or situation.
Similar words:
- folglich (consequently)
- infolgedessen (thereupon)
- deshalb (therefore)
Difference:
While "dementsprechend" highlights correspondence or suitable reaction/adjustment to something, words like "folglich" and "deshalb" more directly indicate causation or logical consequence. "Dementsprechend" often emphasizes appropriateness or adaptation rather than mere cause-effect.
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Examples
Das Ergebnis ist dementsprechend ausgefallen.adverb
The result turned out accordingly.
Viele Schüler haben sehr fleißig gelernt, dementsprechend gut fielen auch ihre Noten aus.adverb
Many students studied very diligently; accordingly, their grades turned out well.
Die Straße war gesperrt, dementsprechend kamen wir später an.adverb
The road was closed; accordingly, we arrived later.
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