der Dominoeffekt
Translation
domino effect, chain reaction, ripple effect
Examples
Die Krise löste einen Dominoeffekt aus.
The crisis triggered a domino effect.
Ein kleiner Fehler kann einen Dominoeffekt haben.
A small mistake can have a domino effect.
Grammar Patterns
to trigger/have a domino effect An event triggers or has a domino effect. The decision triggered a political domino effect.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Kettenreaktion; Antonyms: Einzelereignis (isolated event)
Etymology
A compound word from 'Domino' (the game) and 'Effekt' (effect).
Memory Tips
Visualize dominoes falling one after another. One event causes a series of similar events to happen.