In a way that follows logically from a stated situation.
Natural examples
Die Straße ist gesperrt; dementsprechend fahren die Busse eine Umleitung.
The road is closed; accordingly, buses take a detour.
Alle Plätze sind reserviert; dementsprechend bleiben wir heute zu Hause.
All seats are reserved, so we are staying home today.
Der Verbrauch ist gesunken; die Rechnung fällt dementsprechend niedriger aus.
Usage fell, and the bill is lower accordingly.
Usage note
Dementsprechend refers to a fact already mentioned and often introduces a fitting consequence. At the start of a clause, the finite verb follows it.
Mini-lesson: dementsprechend
In a way that follows logically from a stated situation. Dementsprechend refers to a fact already mentioned and often introduces a fitting consequence. At the start of a clause, the finite verb follows it.
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