Daraufhin Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Daraufhin" is mainly used as adverb meaning "thereupon", "subsequently" or "after that". It is also used as conjunction.

Essential properties of "daraufhin"

Its most important properties are:

Properties as Conjunction

adverbial

Meanings of "daraufhin" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "As a result, subsequently, after that"

"Daraufhin", when used with this meaning, acts as adverb.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er rief seinen Freund an, daraufhin trafen sie sich im Park.He called his friend, whereupon they met in the park.
  2. Sie bestand die Prüfung, daraufhin feierte sie mit ihrer Familie.She passed the exam, and subsequently celebrated with her family.
  3. Das Wetter verschlechterte sich, daraufhin wurde das Picknick abgesagt.The weather worsened, and after that, the picnic was canceled.

2.) "Consequently, as a result"

"Daraufhin", when used with this meaning, acts as conjunction.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er war krank, daraufhin konnte er nicht zur Arbeit gehen.He was sick, consequently he couldn't go to work.
  2. Das Experiment schlug fehl, daraufhin mussten sie von vorne beginnen.The experiment failed, therefore they had to start over.
  3. Die Straßen waren vereist, daraufhin wurde eine Reisewarnung ausgegeben.The streets were icy, as a result a travel warning was issued.
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