demzufolge
Translation
consequently, therefore, as a result, accordingly
Examples
Es hat stark geregnet, demzufolge gab es eine Überschwemmung.
It rained heavily, consequently there was a flood.
Er hat die Prüfung bestanden, demzufolge kann er studieren.
He passed the exam, therefore he can go to university.
Grammar Patterns
Main clause, demzufolge + Verb + Subject ... consequently ... It rained, demzufolge the street is wet.
Similar Words
Synonyms: deshalb, daher, also, infolgedessen
Etymology
Composed of 'dem' (dative of 'that'), 'zu' (to), and 'Folge' (consequence). Literally 'to that consequence'.
Memory Tips
A formal way to say 'therefore'. Think of it as spelling out 'as a consequence of that...'. Causes verb-subject inversion.