consequences

ˈkɒnsɪkwənsɪz
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Translation of consequences from English into Dutch

Noun, plural

1.

general result

results or effects of an action or condition
  • He faced the consequences of his decisions.Hij stond voor de gevolgen van zijn beslissingen
2.

games

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parlor game involving collaborative storytelling
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verhalen verzinnen consequenties verhalen maken
  • We played consequences at the party.We speelden verhalen verzinnen op het feest.
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Expressions with consequences: examples in English and translations in Dutch

de gevolgen onder ogen zien
de consequenties aanvaarden
If you break the law, you must face the consequences.
wat de gevolgen ook zouden zijn
She decided to speak out, whatever the consequences.
ongeacht de gevolgen
She spoke her mind, damn the consequences.
wet van onbedoelde gevolgen
The law of unintended consequences often applies to new regulations.
beladen met gevolgen
The decision was pregnant with consequences for the entire community.
acties hebben gevolgen
Remember, actions have consequences, so think before you act.

Examples of consequences in a sentence

  • She quickly realized the consequences of her actions.
  • Children giggled while playing consequences.
  • Consequences is a fun game for all ages.
consequence
ˈkɑnsəˌkwɛns
Noun
1.

outcome

result or effect of an action
gevolg consequentie fresultaat
  • The consequence of his actions was severe.Het gevolg van zijn acties was ernstig.
2.

effects

unwanted or unpleasant result
gevolg consequentie f
  • She faced the consequences of her mistakes.Ze ondervond de gevolgen van haar fouten.
3.

significance

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importance or relevance
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  • She spoke with a sense of consequence that commanded respect.Zij sprak met een gevoel van belang dat respect afdwong
4.

logic

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conclusion reached by reasoning
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conclusie fslotsom
  • The consequence of the argument was clear.De conclusie van de redenering was duidelijk.

Expressions with consequence: examples in English and translations in Dutch

onbelangrijk
The error was of no consequence to the final result.
belangrijk persoon
invloedrijk persoon
She became a person of consequence in the art world.
kwestie van groot belang
belangrijke kwestie
The budget deficit is a matter of no small consequence.
van belang
Only people of consequence were invited to the meeting.
onbelangrijk
The mistake was of little consequence to the final result.
onvoorzien gevolg
The new law led to unintended consequences that affected small businesses.

Translations of "consequences" in Context ordered by category and frequency

gevolgen

He warned about the consequences of misplaced trust in social media.

Hij waarschuwde voor de gevolgen van misplaatst vertrouwen in sociale media.

She warned him about the negative consequences of poor financial management.

Ze waarschuwde hem voor de negatieve gevolgen van slecht financieel beheer.

consequenties

If you spill the secret, there will be serious consequences.

Als je het geheim uitlekt, zijn de consequenties ernstig.

He spoke about the reaping of consequences following his decisions.

Hij sprak over het oogsten van de consequenties van zijn beslissingen.

weerslag

This naturally has consequences for the cultural sector.

In de cultuursector heeft dit natuurlijk zijn weerslag.

We cannot ignore the consequences of this rise on Europe's economic development.

Wij mogen zeker niet voorbijgaan aan de weerslag van deze stijging op de Europese economische ontwikkeling.

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consequences: Examples and translations in context

The government discussed the negative consequences of pollution on natural habitats.

De overheid besprak de schadelijke gevolgen van vervuiling voor natuurlijke leefgebieden.

He warned me that knowing too much could have serious consequences.

Hij waarschuwde me dat té veel weten zware gevolgen kon hebben.

Their audacity to enter the restricted area led to immediate consequences.

Hun brutaliteit om het verboden terrein te betreden had direct gevolgen.

Even a small slip can betray a secret with serious consequences.

Zelfs een klein slippertje kan een geheim verraden met ernstige gevolgen.

Disloyal actions in times of war can lead to severe consequences.

Ontrouwe daden in tijden van oorlog kunnen zeer zware gevolgen hebben.

After hearing the news, she brooded over the possible consequences.

Na het nieuws bleef ze maar tobben over de mogelijke gevolgen.

Breaking the code of honour brought serious consequences in their community.

Het schenden van de erecode had ernstige gevolgen binnen hun gemeenschap.

The far-reaching consequences of the decision surprised everyone in the company.

De verstrekkende gevolgen van die beslissing verrasten iedereen in het bedrijf.

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