Meaning 1neutral; formal and written · 82%
Introduces a result that follows logically from the fact just mentioned.
Natural examples
Der Zug fällt aus; folglich nehmen wir den Bus.
The train is canceled; consequently, we'll take the bus.
Die Daten fehlen, folglich ist der Bericht unvollständig.
The data are missing; therefore, the report is incomplete.
Er hat den Schlüssel verloren und folglich keinen Zugang.
He lost the key and consequently has no access.
Usage note
Folglich usually connects two statements and often appears in the middle or at the start of a clause.
Mini-lesson: folglich
Introduces a result that follows logically from the fact just mentioned. Folglich usually connects two statements and often appears in the middle or at the start of a clause.
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