demnach
Translation
therefore, consequently, according to that
Examples
Er ist krank, demnach kommt er nicht.
He is ill, therefore he is not coming.
Die Kosten sind hoch, demnach müssen wir sparen.
The costs are high, consequently we must save.
Grammar Patterns
Adverb (conjunctive adverb) Er hat kein Geld, demnach kann er es nicht kaufen.
Similar Words
Synonyms: folglich, therefore; Antonyms: trotzdem (nevertheless)
Etymology
dem (that: dative pronoun) + nach (after/according to). Literally 'according to that'.
Memory Tips
Means 'according to that'. Since X is true, 'according to that', Y must happen.