adverbconjunction

folglich

consequently

Dieses Wort zeigt an, dass etwas eine logische Folge oder Konsequenz von etwas anderem ist.

The German word "folglich" is an adverb meaning "consequently", "therefore", or "as a result". It comes from the verb "folgen" which means "to follow".

Similar words include:

  • deshalb (therefore)
  • daher (hence)
  • darum (for that reason)

Difference:
While "folglich" tends to be more formal and often used in written language to indicate a logical consequence, words like "deshalb," "daher," and "darum" are more common in everyday speech and can be somewhat more flexible in tone.

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Examples

Er kam zu spät und folglich verpasste er den Zug.adverb

He was late and consequently he missed the train.

Folglich musste er eine andere Lösung finden.adverb

Consequently, he had to find another solution.

Er war müde, folglich machte er früher Feierabend.adverb

He was tired, consequently he finished work earlier.

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