hence

• Adverb, das «folglich» oder «aus diesem Grund» bedeutet und eine logische Schlussfolgerung oder Folge einleitet. In formellen Kontexten kann es auch «von diesem Zeitpunkt an» heißen (z. B. «ein Jahr später»).

An adverb meaning "as a consequence" or "for this reason." It is used to introduce a logical conclusion or result. It can also mean "from this time" (e.g., "a year hence") in formal contexts.

1. As a consequenceB2formal

   For this reason; therefore.

   Folglich

   • The weather was bad; hence, the event was canceled.
   • He failed to submit the report on time, hence he lost the contract.
   • She is the most qualified candidate; hence, she got the job.

   Synonymeaccordinglyconsequentlyergosothencethereforethuswherefore

2. From this timeC1formal

   From now or from that time (used in formal contexts).

   Von nun an

   • The project will be completed two years hence.
   • A week hence, we will announce the results.
   • The agreement will take effect three months hence.

   Synonymehenceforthhereafter