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Konsequenz

consequence

noun kon-ze-KVENTS Less Common
Mind & Emotions Mental States

Origin: from Latin 'consequentia'

Also means

consistency

Usage Note

Konsequenz is a false-friend trap: besides 'consequence' it means 'consistency' or firmness, as in mit großer Konsequenz handeln (to act with great resolve). The phrase die Konsequenzen ziehen means to draw conclusions and act on them. From Latin consequentia.

Examples

"Das hat ernste Konsequenzen."

Natural Translation

That has serious consequences.

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