die Konsequenz, -en
consequence
Ergebnis oder Wirkung einer Handlung oder Entscheidung; etwas, das folgt, weil vorher etwas Bestimmtes getan oder entschieden wurde.
The German word "Konsequenz" is a noun meaning "consequence" or "result". It originates from the Latin consequentia, implying something that follows logically or naturally from an action or condition.
Words it's related to:
- Folge (result, outcome)
- Auswirkung (effect, impact)
- Ergebnis (result, outcome)
Differences:
- Konsequenz often emphasizes a logical or causal relationship—what necessarily follows.
- Folge is more general, simply meaning "a result" or "outcome."
- Auswirkung focuses on the effect or impact, often broader or more indirect.
- Ergebnis usually refers to the result of a process, competition, or calculation rather than a consequence of an action.
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Examples
Die Konsequenzen sind schwerwiegend.noun
The consequences are serious.
Eine Konsequenz daraus muss überdacht werden.noun
A consequence of that must be reconsidered.
Die Konsequenz seines Handelns war unvermeidbar.noun
The consequence of his actions was unavoidable.
Jede Aktion hat eine Konsequenz.noun
Every action has a consequence.
Jede Entscheidung hat eine Konsequenz.noun
Every decision has a consequence.
Eine Konsequenz dieser Entscheidung ist unvermeidlich.noun
A consequence of this decision is unavoidable.
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