Nomen

das Nachspiel

aftermath, consequences, postlude

Der Streit hatte ein unangenehmes Nachspiel.

The argument had an unpleasant aftermath.

Das Nachspiel der Orgel war sehr feierlich.

The organ postlude was very solemn.

to have an aftermath Der Streit hatte ein unangenehmes Nachspiel.

Synonyms: Folge (consequence), Konsequenz (consequence); Antonyms: Vorspiel (prelude)

From 'nach-' (after) + 'Spiel' (game, play). Literally an 'after-play', referring to what happens after the main event.

Think of the 'game' (Spiel) being over, and now you have to deal with what comes 'after' (nach) – the consequences.

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