German word

demnach

Pronunciation

IPA/deːmˈnaːx/

Meaning

  • adverbtherefore

Example

Er hat lange gelernt, demnach besteht er die Prüfung.

He studied for a long time; therefore, he will pass the exam.

Illustration for demnach (therefore)

More examples

Es regnete stark; demnach blieben viele Straßen gesperrt.

It rained heavily; therefore, many roads remained closed.

Core concept

A stated fact sends an arrow toward its logical result.

Common phrases

  • demnach ist

    therefore is

  • demnach kann man sagen

    therefore one can say

  • demnach folgt

    therefore follows

Similar words

deshalb: Shows that a result follows from a previously stated cause.
deswegen: Indicates that a result follows from a reason already given.
daher: Signals a result based on a previously stated reason.
darum: Shows that a result follows because of the reason already given.

Definition in German

Aus einer vorherigen Feststellung logisch folgend; folgerichtig.

Word origin

The adverb combines German dem, "that," with nach, "after" or "according to," and originally conveys what follows from that.

Usage tips

  • Unlike danach, which usually refers to a later time or event, demnach marks a conclusion.

Other meanings

  • accordinglyadverb
  • consequentlyadverb

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