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infolgedessen

consequently

The German word "infolgedessen" is an adverb meaning "as a consequence" or "therefore".

  • It is composed of the words:
    • "infolge" — meaning "as a result of" or "due to"
    • "dessen" — a genitive pronoun meaning "of this/that"

Similar words:

  • deshalb, darum, deswegen (all mean "therefore", "for that reason")

Difference:

  • "infolgedessen" is more formal or written style, often used in formal texts.
  • The others (deshalb, darum, deswegen) are more common in everyday spoken language.

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Examples

Er hat den ganzen Tag gearbeitet, infolgedessen ist er jetzt sehr müde.adverb

He has worked all day, consequently he is very tired now.

Es regnete stark, infolgedessen fiel das Spiel aus.adverb

It rained heavily, consequently the game was cancelled.

Die Heizung war kaputt; infolgedessen blieb die Wohnung kalt.adverb

The heating was broken; consequently, the apartment stayed cold.

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