die  Konsequenz

B2

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/kɔn.zɛˈkvɛnts/

🤔 What does "die Konsequenz" mean?

Die Konsequenz is a feminine noun in German with two primary meanings:

• Consequence or Result: The outcome or effect resulting from a specific action, event, or decision. It's often used in the context of cause and effect. Example: Das schlechte Wetter hatte zur Konsequenz, dass das Fest abgesagt wurde. (The bad weather had the consequence that the festival was cancelled.)
• Consistency or Logicality: The quality of being logically consistent, determined, and unwavering in an opinion, plan, or course of action. Example: Sie verfolgte ihr Ziel mit großer Konsequenz. (She pursued her goal with great consistency/determination.)

🚨 Remember: There are no other articles for "Konsequenz". It is always die Konsequenz.

Article rules for der, die, and das

📊 Grammar of "die Konsequenz" in Detail

"Konsequenz" is a feminine noun. Its plural form is "die Konsequenzen". Here is the declension:

Example Sentences 📝

1. Jede Handlung hat ihre Konsequenzen.
   (Every action has its consequences.)
2. Er musste die Konsequenzen seines Handelns tragen.
   (He had to bear the consequences of his actions.)
3. Die logische Konsequenz aus der Analyse war eine Strategieänderung.
   (The logical consequence of the analysis was a change in strategy.)
4. Ihre Konsequenz in der Ausbildung zahlte sich aus.
   (Her consistency in training paid off.)
5. Der Lehrer zog die notwendigen Konsequenzen aus dem Vorfall.
   (The teacher drew the necessary consequences from the incident.)

💡 How to Use "die Konsequenz"

"Konsequenz" is used in various contexts:

• Negative Outcomes: Often used in phrases like "Konsequenzen tragen" (to bear consequences) or "Konsequenzen ziehen" (to draw consequences / take action), especially referring to undesirable results (e.g., punishment, disadvantage).
• Logical Conclusion: In scientific or argumentative contexts, it denotes the logical deduction from premises.
• Character Trait: Describes a person's persistence or determination ("mit aller Konsequenz" - with full consistency/determination).

Comparison with similar words:

• Folge: Often synonymous, but *Folge* can be more neutral and also refer to a temporal sequence. "Konsequenz" often emphasizes the causal or logical connection more strongly.
• Ergebnis: Refers more generally to the result of a process, whereas "Konsequenz" often highlights the direct impact of a specific action or cause.
• Auswirkung: Very similar to "Konsequenz" in the sense of *consequence/effect*, perhaps slightly less formal.

🧠 Mnemonics for "Konsequenz"

Article Mnemonic: Many German nouns ending in -enz are feminine (*die*), like die Konsequenz, die Existenz, die Differenz, die Frequenz. Think of this ending often indicating a feminine noun -> die Konsequenz.

Meaning Mnemonic: Think of the English word "consequence". When you face the consequences of your actions, you must bear them (tragen) or draw conclusions/take action (ziehen). This directly links to the common German phrases and the meaning of die Konsequenz.

🔄 Synonyms & Antonyms

⚠️ Watch out: Don't confuse "Konsequenz" with "Konferenz" (conference).

😂 A Little Joke

Warum hat der Mathematiker Angst vor negativen Zahlen?
Weil er immer mit schlimmen Konsequenzen rechnet! 😄

(Why is the mathematician afraid of negative numbers?
Because he always calculates/expects bad consequences!) (Note: "rechnen mit" means both "to calculate with" and "to expect/anticipate")

📜 A Poem about Konsequenz

Ein Wort gesprochen, eine Tat getan,
schon zieht es Kreise, fängt zu wirken an.
Mal sanft, mal hart, oft unumkehrbar,
die Konsequenz ist immer da, ganz klar.
Drum wähle weise, denk zuvor,
was folgt daraus, tritt durch dein Tor?

(A word spoken, a deed done,
it starts ripples, its effect has begun.
Sometimes gentle, sometimes hard, often irreversible,
the consequence is always there, quite clear.
So choose wisely, think before,
what follows from it, enters through your door?)

🧩 Little Riddle

Ich bin das Echo deiner Tat,
mal süß, mal bitter, früh und spat.
Man muss mich tragen oder ziehen,
wer logisch denkt, kann mich oft sehen.

Was bin ich?

(I am the echo of your deed,
sometimes sweet, sometimes bitter, early and late indeed.
One must bear me or draw me near,
those who think logically often see me clear.

What am I?) (... Die Konsequenz / The Consequence)

Interesting Tidbits

Word Origin: The German word "Konsequenz" comes from the Latin consequentia, meaning „result“, „conclusion“. It derives from the verb consequi („to follow“, „to attain“).

Related Words: The corresponding adjective is konsequent (consistent, consequent, determined).