Also means
therefore
Usage Note
folglich marks a logical consequence, like consequently. From Folge, consequence. It fronts and triggers verb-second: Folglich blieb er zu Hause. Common in formal argumentation and academic writing.
Examples
"Er hatte keine Zeit, folglich kam er nicht."
Natural Translation
He had no time, consequently he didn't come.
Literal Translation
He had no time, consequently came he not.

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