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die Folgeschäden

consequential damages, subsequent damages, aftereffects

Der Unfall verursachte schwere Folgeschäden.

The accident caused severe consequential damages.

Die Folgeschäden des Erdbebens sind enorm.

The subsequent damages from the earthquake are enormous.

to cause consequential damages ((from sth.)) The accident caused severe consequential damages.

Synonyms: Nachwirkungen, Spätfolgen

A compound of 'Folge' (consequence) and 'Schäden' (damages). It means 'damages that follow' an event.

Picture a chain reaction: an event occurs, and then 'follow-damages' appear afterward.

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