Also means
after this
Usage Note
hierauf is a pronominal adverb meaning 'thereupon, on this', referring back to a thing or moment, e.g. hierauf antwortete sie nicht. It serves both temporally ('after this') and referentially ('to this'), lending a narrative or formal tone.
Examples
"Er stellte eine Frage; hierauf wusste niemand eine Antwort."
Natural Translation
He asked a question; thereupon nobody had an answer.
Literal Translation
He posed a question; thereupon knew nobody an answer.
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