ADVERB

daraufhin/ˈdaːʁaʊ̯fhɪn/as a result; consequently; following this

daraufhin is a German adverb that means as a result, consequently, or following this. It is pronounced /ˈdaːʁaʊ̯fhɪn/.

Definitions

1.as a result of something mentioned before; consequently(consequence/time)

a.used to indicate that one event follows another as a logical consequence

Er hörte die Warnung und daraufhin verließ er sofort das Gebäude.—He heard the warning and consequently left the building immediately.

b.following a specific event or situation that has just been described

Sie hatte Geburtstag und daraufhin bekam sie viele Geschenke.—She had her birthday and following this, she received many gifts.

Frequently asked questions

What does "daraufhin" mean in English?
"daraufhin" means as a result, consequently, or following this. It is a German adverb.
How do you pronounce "daraufhin"?
"daraufhin" is pronounced /ˈdaːʁaʊ̯fhɪn/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What part of speech is "daraufhin"?
"daraufhin" is a adverb in German.

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