Zufolge Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Zufolge" is mainly used as preposition meaning "according to", "in accordance with" or "as per". It is also used as adverb.

Essential properties of "zufolge"

Its most important properties are:

Properties as Preposition

  • Governed cases: dative
  • Functions: causal

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

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "According to or in accordance with something"

"Zufolge", when used with this meaning, acts as preposition.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Dem Bericht zufolge ist die Wirtschaft im letzten Quartal gewachsen.According to the report, the economy grew in the last quarter.
  2. Den Zeugenaussagen zufolge war der Verdächtige zur Tatzeit nicht am Tatort.According to witness statements, the suspect was not at the crime scene at the time of the act.
  3. Ihren Anweisungen zufolge haben wir alle Dokumente sorgfältig überprüft.According to your instructions, we have carefully checked all documents.

2.) "As a consequence or therefore"

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

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er war krank und konnte zufolge nicht zur Arbeit kommen.He was sick and consequently could not come to work.
  2. Die Straßen waren vereist, zufolge kam es zu mehreren Unfällen.The roads were icy, consequently there were several accidents.
  3. Das Projekt wurde abgeschlossen, zufolge konnten wir die Ergebnisse präsentieren.The project was completed, consequently we could present the results.
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