hence in German
hence in German is demnach, von hier, fort — hence means for this reason; therefore.
hence in German
demnach
von hier
(archaic) From here, from this place, away.
fort
(archaic) From here, from this place, away.
von hinnen
(archaic) From here, from this place, away.
daher
(conjunctive) As a result; therefore, for this reason.
deshalb
(conjunctive) As a result; therefore, for this reason.
deswegen
(conjunctive) As a result; therefore, for this reason.
What does "hence" mean?
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adverb For this reason; therefore.
"The bridge is closed for repairs, hence the long detour."
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adverb From this time onward, or from this place; used in slightly old-fashioned or formal phrasing.
"Ten years hence, the town looked nothing like it used to."
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hence in a sentence
- The bridge is closed for repairs, hence the long detour.
- Sales dropped sharply, hence the sudden layoffs.
- Ten years hence, the town looked nothing like it used to.
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What is "hence" in German?
"hence" in German is demnach, von hier, fort. hence means: For this reason; therefore.
How do you use "hence" in a sentence?
Example: "The bridge is closed for repairs, hence the long detour." In German, "hence" is demnach, von hier, fort.
Are there other ways to say "hence" in German?
Yes — German has 7 translations listed for "hence": demnach, von hier, fort, von hinnen, daher, deshalb.
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