die Konsequenzen
Translation
consequences, results, implications, repercussions
Examples
Jede Aktion hat Konsequenzen.
Every action has consequences.
Er muss die Konsequenzen tragen.
He has to bear the consequences.
Wir ziehen daraus die Konsequenzen.
We are drawing the consequences from that.
Grammar Patterns
die Konsequenzen ((aus et3)) ziehen to draw the consequences (from sth.) He drew the consequences from his mistake.
Konsequenzen ((für j-n/et4)) haben to have consequences (for sb./sth.) This has consequences for all of us.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Folgen, Auswirkungen, Ergebnisse.
Etymology
From Latin 'consequentia' (a following). Same root as the adjective 'konsequent'.
Memory Tips
The 'consequences' are what 'follow' an action. Think of a 'sequence' of events.