Breakdown of Demzufolge ist ihr Schlaf mit dem Schlafmittel wieder erholsam.
sein
to be
ihr
her / their
mit
with
wieder
again
demzufolge
as a result
der Schlaf
the sleep
das Schlafmittel
the sleeping pill
erholsam
restful
Questions & Answers about Demzufolge ist ihr Schlaf mit dem Schlafmittel wieder erholsam.
Why does the verb ist come right after demzufolge?
Demzufolge (consequently/as a result) acts as an adverb occupying the first position in the sentence. To satisfy German's strict V2 (verb-second) rule for main clauses, the verb ist must come immediately after it, followed by the subject ihr Schlaf.
How does demzufolge differ grammatically from subordinating conjunctions like wohingegen?
Words like wohingegen (whereas) or weil (because) send the conjugated verb to the very end of their clause. Demzufolge, on the other hand, is a conjunctional adverb. It stays in the main clause and simply takes position 1, keeping the verb in position 2.
Could I use deshalb instead of demzufolge here?
Yes, deshalb, daher, and darum are all excellent synonyms that mean 'therefore' or 'consequently'. Demzufolge means exactly the same thing but sounds a bit more formal, which is very common in B2-level written German or news reports.
How is the adjective erholsam formed?
It comes from the reflexive verb sich erholen, which means to recover, recuperate, or rest. The suffix -sam turns verbs or nouns into adjectives (similar to '-ful' or '-some' in English). So erholsam describes something that brings recovery or rest.
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