TOPIC · Sentence structure & conjunctions

ADVERBIEN UND AUSDRÜCKE FÜR FOLGEN UND KONSEQUENZEN

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After this lesson, you will be able to correctly use adverbs and expressions for consequences and results in German.

In this lesson, we will explore various adverbs and phrases in German that are used to indicate consequences and results. These expressions are essential for connecting thoughts and clarifying the relationship between different sentences.

Adverbs for Consequences and Results

ExpressionMeaningExampleTranslation
alsothus, thereforeIch habe die teuerste Wohnung gemietet, also bin ich pleite.I rented the most expensive apartment, therefore I'm broke.
somitconsequentlyEs hat den ganzen Tag geregnet. Somit fiel das Fußballspiel aus.It rained all day. Consequently, the football game was canceled.
demnachconsequentlySie hat viel geübt, demnach hat sie die Prüfung bestanden.She practiced a lot, consequently, she passed the exam.
folglichhenceEs war zu laut. Folglich konnte ich nicht schlafen.It was too loud. Hence, I couldn't sleep.
infolgedessenas a resultEr hatte keine Zeit, infolgedessen kam er zu spät.He had no time, as a result, he arrived late.
danachafterwardsSie hat das Zimmer aufgeräumt und danach gingen wir ins Kino.She tidied up the room and afterwards we went to the movies.

Using „Also“ and „Somit"

The word also is frequently used to draw a conclusion. For example:

  • Es war sehr kalt. Also blieben wir drinnen. (It was very cold. Thus we stayed inside.)

„Somit“ is often used in more formal contexts when drawing a conclusion from the preceding information. For instance:

  • Die Ernte war schlecht. Somit müssen wir unsere Pläne ändern. (The harvest was poor. Therefore we need to change our plans.)

„Demnach“ and „Danach"

Demnach indicates a logical conclusion:

  • Er kam nicht zur Sitzung. Demnach wusste ich nichts darüber. (He didn’t come to the meeting. Consequently, I knew nothing about it.)

The word danach can also be used in the sense of “subsequently”:

  • Das Team hat trainiert. Danach haben sie das Spiel gewonnen. (The team practiced. Subsequently, they won the game.)

Conclusion

Now you know several adverbs and expressions that will help you express the consequences and results in your statements. Use these terms to add clarity and connection to your German sentences!