consequence

Folge, Auswirkung

Etwas, das durch eine Handlung, Entscheidung oder ein Ereignis entsteht.

In einfachem Englisch: Something that happens because of an action, decision, or event.

• Every decision has a consequence.
• The delay was a consequence of bad weather.
• What are the possible consequences of this change?

So benutzt man es: a consequence of something (Higher prices were a consequence of the shortage.); as a consequence of something (She lost her job as a consequence of the closure.)

Synonyme: result, effect, outcome

Gegenteile: cause

Häufige Wendungen: consequence of something, as a consequence, direct consequence

negative Folge, Konsequenz

Schädliches oder unangenehmes Ergebnis einer eigenen Handlung.

In einfachem Englisch: A harmful or unpleasant result of something you do.

• Your actions have consequences.
• He ignored the warning and suffered the consequences.
• Skipping meals can have serious consequences for your health.

So benutzt man es: consequences for someone/something (The mistake had serious consequences for the company.)

Synonyme: repercussion, negative effect

Häufige Wendungen: face the consequence, serious consequence, negative consequence

Bedeutung, Wichtigkeit

Die Wichtigkeit einer Person, Sache oder eines Ereignisses.

In einfachem Englisch: The importance of a person, thing, or event.

• The error was of little consequence.
• Nothing of consequence happened during the meeting.
• He considered himself a person of great consequence.

So benutzt man es: of little/no/great consequence (The color of the envelope is of no consequence.)

Synonyme: importance, significance, influence

Gegenteile: insignificance

Häufige Wendungen: of no consequence, of little consequence, of great consequence