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noun

en konsekvens

consequence

Definition & meaning

Konsekvens has two main meanings:

  1. Consequence or result — something that follows from an action or event, often something negative.
  2. Consistency — the quality of acting or reasoning in a steady, coherent way.

Grammar & Word origin

It is a common-gender noun: en konsekvens, definite form konsekvensen, plural konsekvenser.

The word comes via French from Latin consequentia, meaning “a following” or “result.” It is not normally divided into meaningful Swedish parts.

Synonyms & antonyms

For the meaning “result”:

  • följd — a close synonym for something that follows from an event.
  • resultat — a result or outcome; more neutral and often associated with an intended achievement.
  • orsak — a cause, contrasting with the consequence it produces.

For the meaning “consistency”:

  • följdriktighet — logical consistency or coherence.
  • inkonsekvens — inconsistency; a direct antonym.

Common phrases & collocations

  • få konsekvenser — to have consequences.
  • dra konsekvenserna av något — to act on the implications of something.
  • med konsekvens — consistently or with consistency.

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Examples

Om du glömmer din jacka, blir en konsekvens att du fryser.noun

If you forget your jacket, a consequence is that you get cold.

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