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infolgedessen

consequently

adverb in-FOL-ge-des-sen Rare
Grammar & Structure Adverbs

Also means

as a result

Usage Note

infolgedessen is a formal conjunctional adverb meaning 'as a result'. It triggers verb-second inversion, e.g. infolgedessen musste die Fabrik schließen. It is heavier and more bureaucratic than deshalb or also, common in news and reports.

Examples

"Die Brücke war gesperrt, infolgedessen kamen wir zu spät."

Natural Translation

The bridge was closed, so as a result we arrived late.

Literal Translation

The bridge was closed, in-consequence-thereof came we too late.

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