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demzufolge

accordingly

adverb dem-tsu-FOL-ge Rare
Grammar & Structure Adverbs

Origin: from dem + zufolge

Also means

according to which

Usage Note

demzufolge is a conjunctional adverb, 'accordingly, according to which', drawing a conclusion from what precedes, e.g. demzufolge müssen wir umplanen. It triggers verb inversion and is more formal than also, common in argumentative and journalistic prose.

Examples

"Die Studie ist eindeutig; demzufolge ändern wir die Strategie."

Natural Translation

The study is clear; accordingly we are changing the strategy.

Literal Translation

The study is clear; according-to-which change we the strategy.

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