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 college.
Grammar Patterns
Main clause, demzufolge + Verb + Subject ... consequently ... It rained, demzufolge the street is wet.
Similar Words
Synonyms: deshalb, daher, also, infolgedessen
Etymology
Made up of 'dem' (dative of 'that'), 'zu' (to), and 'Folge' (consequence). Literally means 'as a consequence to that'.
Memory Tips
This is a more formal connector word. Remember that it triggers inversion: 'demzufolge' + verb + subject.