far-reaching / consequential
folgenschwer – folgenschwerer – am folgenschwersten
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far-reaching / consequential
Associated with far-reaching, usually negative consequences.
Die Missachtung der Sicherheitsvorschriften erwies sich als folgenschwer: Mehrere Menschen wurden schwer verletzt.
Disregarding the safety regulations proved consequential: several people were seriously injured.
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'Folgenschwer' is made up of 'Folge' (consequence) and 'schwer' (serious). It therefore refers to something whose consequences are particularly serious.
Der folgenschwere Fehler wurde erst Wochen später entdeckt.
The consequential mistake was not discovered until weeks later.
'Folgenschwer' frequently occurs with decisions, mistakes, errors, accidents, or conflicts. It is especially often used to describe an event or action whose consequences continue to have an effect for a long time.
Die folgenschwere Entscheidung veränderte das Leben der ganzen Familie.
The far-reaching decision changed the lives of the entire family.
The word is particularly common in news reports, accounts, and other written texts when the effects of an event are being assessed.
Nach dem folgenschweren Unfall begann die Stadt eine Untersuchung.
Following the serious accident, the city launched an investigation.
