consequence / consistency
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consequence
A consequence or effect that results from an earlier action or a particular condition.
Eine logische Konsequenz der schlechten Noten war, dass er die Prüfung wiederholen musste.
A logical consequence of the poor grades was that he had to retake the exam.
consistency
The quality of being determined, logical, and persistent in pursuing goals or adhering to principles.
Sie hat ihr Studium mit beeindruckender Konsequenz in nur sechs Semestern abgeschlossen.
She completed her degree in just six semesters with impressive consistency.
to face the consequences
To take responsibility for one's own actions and bear the resulting, often negative, consequences (e.g., by resigning).
Nachdem der Betrug aufgedeckt wurde, musste der Geschäftsführer die Konsequenzen ziehen und sein Amt niederlegen.
After the fraud was uncovered, the managing director had to face the consequences and resign from his position.
'Die Konsequenz' (consequence/consistency) belongs to the word family of the adjective 'konsequent' (consistent). A person who acts 'konsequent' (consistently) shows 'Konsequenz' (consistency) in their behavior.
Er verfolgt seine Ziele sehr konsequent.
He pursues his goals very consistently.
The meaning 'Folge' (consequence) often appears in the plural ('Konsequenzen') or with the preposition 'aus' (from/as a result of). The meaning 'Zielstrebigkeit' (determination/consistency) is usually singular and describes a quality, often with 'mit' (with).
Sein Handeln hatte ernste Konsequenzen.
His actions had serious consequences.
In the meaning 'Folge' (consequence), typical verbs are 'Konsequenzen tragen' (to bear the consequences), 'Konsequenzen haben' (to have consequences), or 'zu Konsequenzen führen' (to lead to consequences). Common adjectives are 'logisch' (logical), 'unangenehm' (unpleasant), or 'direkt' (direct).
Jeder muss die Konsequenzen für seine Taten tragen.
Everyone must bear the consequences of their actions.
The idiom 'die Konsequenzen ziehen' means to take responsibility for a mistake. This often happens by resigning from an office or position.
Nach dem Skandal zog der Politiker die Konsequenzen und trat zurück.
After the scandal, the politician faced the consequences and resigned.
consequence / episode
Folge and Konsequenz refer to a result that arises from something earlier. Folge is more neutral. Konsequenz often emphasizes more strongly a logical, negative, or unavoidable consequence of an action. Use Folge for a mere result and Konsequenz for a clear conclusion or consequence.
Als Konsequenz seines wiederholten Zuspätkommens erhielt er eine Abmahnung.
As a consequence of repeatedly being late, he received a formal warning.
Eine Folge seines Zuspätkommens war, dass er den Anfang verpasste.
One consequence of his lateness was that he missed the beginning.
