daraufhin

Based on: darauf, hin
Adverb
  1. after that, then
  2. regarding
1.

after that, then

(Rather high register. Good for writing, over the top for speaking.)
2.

regarding

(In combination with very few of the verbs that go with "auf" as a preposition - prime example is "daraufhin untersuchen,...")
Examples
  • Erst vor einem Monat wurde die Brücke daraufhin untersucht, ob es strukturelle Schwächen gab.
  • Only a month ago, the bridge had been probed /tested whether there were any structural weaknesses.

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Time in German 6 – Coordinating Actions

We'll learn how to properly arrange actions (clauses) in time using the German words for before, after and while. Also: difference between nachdem and danach and others

Vocab: bevor, vorher, danach, nachdem, während

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I looked at this one on Linuee and the english translations seem just to omit it a bit.

How many meanings does the German word 'daraufhin' have?

daraufhin has 2 distinct meanings: 1. after that, then, 2. regarding.

What is 'daraufhin' related to?

The word 'daraufhin' is related to darauf and hin.

Where can I learn more about 'daraufhin'?

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Time in German 6 – Coordinating Actions
We'll learn how to properly arrange actions (clauses) in time using the German words for before, after and while. Also: difference between nachdem and danach and others
Vocab: bevor, vorher, danach, nachdem, während
Read article