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demnach

/ˈdeːmnaːx/· adverb

accordingly, according to that; so

Demnach — draws the conclusion from a rule or a report: Laut Bericht … demnach …

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demnach
according to that

Die Polizei veröffentlichte einen Bericht. Demnach gab es keine Verletzten.

The police published a report. According to it, nobody was injured.

Word family

demnachnachafter; according todementsprechendaccordingly

Common combinations

  • demnach istaccordingly … is
  • demnach sollaccording to this … is said to
  • demnach giltit follows that

Real examples

  • Die Regel ist klar: Demnach muss jeder Antrag schriftlich gestellt werden.The rule is clear: accordingly every application must be made in writing.
  • Laut Studie schlafen Jugendliche zu wenig. Demnach fehlen ihnen pro Nacht etwa zwei Stunden.According to the study, teenagers don't sleep enough. By its account they're about two hours short each night.
  • Das Spiel endete unentschieden, demnach gibt es eine Verlängerung.The match ended in a draw, so there will be extra time.

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