folgenschwer
Translation
momentous, consequential, grave, far-reaching
Examples
Das war eine folgenschwere Entscheidung.
That was a momentous decision.
Der Unfall hatte folgenschwere Konsequenzen.
The accident had grave consequences.
Grammar Patterns
((as adjective)) momentous sth. He made a momentous mistake.
Similar Words
Synonyms: schwerwiegend, gravierend; Antonyms: unbedeutend, belanglos (insignificant)
Etymology
A compound of 'Folge' (consequence) and 'schwer' (heavy). Literally 'heavy with consequences'.
Memory Tips
Think of a decision that is 'schwer' (heavy) with 'Folgen' (consequences).