logical / consistent
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logical / consistent
Resulting logically and consistently from something that came before. Describes an action, decision, or conclusion that appears to be the only logical next step.
Nach den schlechten Ergebnissen war die Entlassung des Trainers nur folgerichtig.
After the poor results, the coach's dismissal was only logical.
The word is made up of 'Folge' (consequence/result) and 'richtig' (right/correct). So it describes something that follows logically and correctly from what came before.
Die Kündigung war der folgerichtige Schritt nach dem großen Streit.
The resignation was the logical step after the big argument.
'Folgerichtig' (logical/consistent) can not only describe a noun ('eine folgerichtige Entscheidung' — a logical decision), but also function as an adverb to evaluate an action ('folgerichtig handeln' — to act logically/consistently). As an adverb, it remains unchanged.
Das Unternehmen investierte nicht mehr und ging folgerichtig pleite.
The company stopped investing and consequently went bankrupt.
This word belongs to a somewhat more formal, elevated style of language. It is often found in analyses, reports, or commentaries to describe a logical chain of events.
Die Autorin kommt zu der folgerichtigen Schlussfolgerung, dass die bisherigen Maßnahmen nicht ausreichen.
The author comes to the logical conclusion that the measures taken so far are not sufficient.
consistent
Both words can describe an appropriate decision or action. Konsequenz emphasizes that someone continues to follow a plan or principle they have chosen. Folgerichtig, by contrast, emphasizes that a decision follows logically from the considerations that came before. So ask whether the focus is on persevering or on the logical derivation.
Nach den vielen Absagen war ihre Entscheidung für eine neue Wohnung folgerichtig.
After receiving so many rejections, her decision to look for a new apartment was logical.
Nach den vielen Absagen blieb sie konsequent und suchte weiter nach einer neuen Wohnung.
After receiving so many rejections, she remained determined and continued looking for a new apartment.
