die Rückwirkung
Translation
repercussion, reaction, retroactive effect, feedback
Examples
Die Entscheidung hatte unerwartete Rückwirkungen.
The decision had unexpected repercussions.
Das neue Gesetz hat keine Rückwirkung.
The new law has no retroactive effect.
Grammar Patterns
to have repercussions on ((sth.)) Rückwirkung auf+4 haben The policy has repercussions on the economy.
Similar Words
die Auswirkung (impact), die Konsequenz (consequence), die Reaktion (reaction)
Etymology
Composed of 'Rück-' (back) and 'Wirkung' (effect, impact). It means a 'back-effect' or an effect that comes back.
Memory Tips
Think of an action that has an effect that comes 'back' at you, like a boomerang. This can be a physical reaction or a consequence.