German word

Konsequenz

Pronunciation

IPA/kɔnzeˈkvɛnts/

Meaning

  • feminine nounconsequence

Example

Wenn du lügst, hat das Konsequenzen.

If you lie, it will have consequences.

Illustration for Konsequenz (consequence)

More examples

Viele Verstöße blieben ohne Konsequenzen, was Kritik auslöste.

Many violations went without consequences, which drew criticism.

Core concept

A decision sends a chain of dominoes toward an unavoidable last tile.

Common phrases

  • ohne Konsequenzen bleiben

    remain without consequences

  • negative Konsequenzen

    adverse consequences

Similar words

Folge: Something that happens or develops after an event.
Ergebnis: The outcome produced by an action, process, or effort.
Wirkung: An influence or effect exerted on something else.

Definition in German

Ein aus einer Handlung oder Entscheidung logisch folgender Zustand oder Effekt, oft mit Betonung auf Verantwortung oder Folgen.

Word origin

Konsequenz is a borrowing from Medieval Latin consequentia, formed from Latin consequi, meaning 'to follow'.

Usage tips

  • Konsequenz often has a serious or logical tone, while Ergebnis is neutral and Folge is more general and everyday.

Other meanings

  • resultnoun

Opposites

Related words

  • Konsequenzlosigkeitabsence of consequencesnoun

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