German word

konsequent

Pronunciation

IPA/kɔnzeˈkvɛnt/

Meaning

  • adjectiveconsistent

Example

Sie trifft eine konsequente Entscheidung.

She makes a consistent choice.

Illustration for konsequent (consistent)

More examples

Er zeigt eine konsequente Haltung gegenüber den Regeln.

He shows a consistent attitude toward the rules.

Core concept

A straight line runs from a principle through words and actions without breaking.

Common phrases

  • konsequente Haltung

    consistent attitude

  • konsequente Politik

    consistent policy

  • konsequentes Vorgehen

    consistent approach

Similar words

entschlossen: Making decisions and taking action without hesitation.
hartnäckig: Continuing persistently without giving up easily.
starr: Unwilling to change an approach or opinion when circumstances change.

Definition in German

Bestimmt und folgerichtig in Verhalten oder Aussage, ohne innere Widersprüche.

Word origin

German konsequent comes from Latin consequens, the present participle of consequi, meaning 'to follow' or 'to result from'.

Usage tips

  • English 'consequent' usually means resulting, while German konsequent describes a course followed consistently or firmly.

Other meanings

  • consistentlyadverb
  • logicaladjective
  • decisiveadjective

Opposites

Related words

  • Konsequenzconsistencynoun
  • konsequenterweiseconsequentlyadverb

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