Consequently vs Hence

Wann du im Englischen was verwendest, mit Bedeutung, Register und Beispielen.

Consequently

Top 3.000 (häufig)B2adverb

Hence

FormellTop 3.000 (häufig)B2adverb
Am formellsten: Hence
 ConsequentlyHence
Aussprache🇬🇧 /["/ˈkɒnsɪkwəntli/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈkɑːnsɪkwentli/"]/🇬🇧 /["/hens/"]/🇺🇸 /["/hens/"]/
BedeutungAs a result or effect of something.for that reason
BeispielThis poses a threat to agriculture and the food chain, and consequently to human health.We suspect they are trying to hide something, hence the need for an independent inquiry.
RegisterNeutralFormell
Wie häufigTop 3.000 (häufig)Top 3.000 (häufig)
CEFR-NiveauB2B2
Wortartadverbadverb
Kollokationenconsequently, the outcome, consequently, we decided, used consequently in a sentence, consequently, it appears, the plan failed; consequentlyhence the need, henceforth, hence it follows
Antonymeinconsequently, independently, unrelatedlytherefore, thus
Häufige FehlerUsing 'consequently' in informal spoken English too often., Confusing 'consequently' with 'consequent' — the former is an adverb, the latter is an adjective., Placing 'consequently' at the beginning of a sentence without a clear prior context.Using 'hence' incorrectly as a standalone sentence., Confusing 'hence' with 'therefore' when they have slightly different usages., Forgetting to use a comma before 'hence' when it starts a new clause.
Hinweise zur VerwendungUse 'consequently' to show a direct result of something previously mentioned. It's suitable for writing and formal speech, but less common in everyday conversations.Used in writing or formal speech to explain outcomes or reasons. It may feel too formal in casual conversations.

Häufige Fragen: Consequently vs Hence

Was ist der Unterschied zwischen Consequently und Hence?

Consequently: As a result or effect of something. Hence: for that reason

Was ist formeller: Consequently und Hence?

Hence ist davon am formellsten.

Sind Consequently und Hence auf demselben CEFR-Niveau?

Consequently: B2, Hence: B2 auf der CEFR-Skala.

Welche Wortart sind Consequently und Hence?

Consequently: adverb, Hence: adverb.

Kannst du zu jedem ein Beispiel zeigen?

Consequently: This poses a threat to agriculture and the food chain, and consequently to human health. Hence: We suspect they are trying to hide something, hence the need for an independent inquiry.

Kann ich Consequently und Hence austauschbar verwenden?

Nicht immer. Consequently und Hence sind verwandt und überschneiden sich teils, unterscheiden sich aber in Register, Häufigkeit und Verwendung, sodass ein Austausch die Bedeutung oder den Ton ändern kann. Sieh dir die Unterschiede oben an, bevor du eines ersetzt.

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