consequences

ˈkɒnsɪkwənsɪz
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Translation of consequences into German

Noun, plural

1.

general result

results or effects of an action or condition
Folgen Konsequenzen
  • He faced the consequences of his decisions..Er stellte sich den Folgen seiner Entscheidungen
2.

games

DatedUK
parlor game involving collaborative storytelling
DatedUK
Fortsetzungsgeschichte Erzählkette Kettengeschichte Staffelgeschichte
  • We played consequences at the party.Wir haben auf der Party Fortsetzungsgeschichte gespielt.
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Expressions with consequences: examples in English and translations in German

die Konsequenzen tragen
If you break the law, you must face the consequences.
ungeachtet der Konsequenzen
She decided to speak out, whatever the consequences.
scheiß auf die Konsequenzen
She spoke her mind, damn the consequences.
Gesetz der unbeabsichtigten Folgen
The law of unintended consequences often applies to new regulations.
schwanger
bedeutungsvoll
The decision was pregnant with consequences for the entire community.
Handlungen haben Konsequenzen
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
  • The consequence of his actions was severe.Die Folge seiner Handlungen war schwerwiegend.
2.

effects

unwanted or unpleasant result
  • She faced the consequences of her mistakes.Sie musste die Konsequenzen ihrer Fehler tragen.
3.

significance

Dated
importance or relevance
Dated
Bedeutung fWichtigkeit f
  • She spoke with a sense of consequence that commanded respect..Sie sprach mit einem Gefühl der Bedeutung, das Respekt gebot
4.

logic

Dated
conclusion reached by reasoning
Dated
  • The consequence of the argument was clear.Die Schlussfolgerung aus der Argumentation war eindeutig.

Expressions with consequence: examples in English and translations in German

ohne Bedeutung
unwichtig
The error was of no consequence to the final result.
bedeutende Persönlichkeit
wichtige Person
She became a person of consequence in the art world.
Frage von großer Bedeutung
The budget deficit is a matter of no small consequence.
bedeutend
wichtig
Only people of consequence were invited to the meeting.
unbedeutend
The mistake was of little consequence to the final result.
ungewollte Folge
The new law led to unintended consequences that affected small businesses.

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

Folgen

The documentary makes a point about climate change and its consequences.

Die Dokumentation macht einen Punkt über den Klimawandel und seine Folgen.

Konsequenzen

He needed to think through the consequences before taking any action.

Er musste die Konsequenzen überdenken, bevor er irgendwelche Maßnahmen ergriff.

Auswirkungen

The practice of slash and burn can have negative environmental consequences.

Die Praxis der Brandrodung kann negative Auswirkungen auf die Umwelt haben.

Folge

The consequences range from broken bones to complete loss of mobility.

Die Folge sind Knochenbrüche bis hin zum kompletten Verlust der Mobilität.

Konsequenz

I'm in the wrong here, and I'll accept any consequences.

Ich bin hier im Unrecht und werde jede Konsequenz akzeptieren.

Tragweite

An event which at that time was hardly seen in its consequences.

Ein Ereignis, das damals in seiner Tragweite kaum gesehen wurde.

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Other translations for consequences:

  • Auswirkung
  • Folgewirkungen

consequences: Examples and translations in context

The film depicted the consequences of living with an abusive partner.

Der Film zeigte die Folgen des Zusammenlebens mit einem gewalttätigen Partner.

The speaker painted a mental picture of climate change's future consequences.

Der Redner zeichnete ein Bild von den zukünftigen Folgen des Klimawandels.

Politicians sometimes only have eyes for short-term gains, ignoring long-term consequences.

Politiker haben manchmal nur Augen für kurzfristige Gewinne und ignorieren langfristige Folgen.

They grapple with the consequences of climate change in their community.

Sie setzen sich mit den Folgen des Klimawandels in ihrer Gemeinde auseinander.

Their argument is dealing with the potential consequences of artificial intelligence.

Ihre Diskussion dreht sich um die möglichen Folgen künstlicher Intelligenz.

Politicians with friends in high places often escape consequences for their mistakes.

Politiker mit Freunden in hohen Kreisen entgehen oft den Folgen ihrer Fehler.

The consequences of stealing extend beyond legal troubles for many.

Die Folgen von Diebstahl gehen für viele über rechtliche Probleme hinaus.

The evil consequences of his actions caused significant distress in the community.

Die verheerenden Folgen seiner Handlungen verursachten erheblichen Kummer in der Gemeinschaft.

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