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Folge

consequence

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Meaning of Folge

a result of an action or event

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German/ˈfɔlɡə/
consequence
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What's the difference between Folge / Auswirkung / Konsequenz / Wirkung / Ergebnis / Strafe

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Folge

consequence — a result of an action or event

B1Very Often
A
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Auswirkung

Usually means a noticeable effect or impact that something has on a situation, health, behavior, etc. It emphasizes the impact itself more than a simple final result.

B1Often

Die Auswirkung der neuen Regel wurde schnell sichtbar.

Последствие нового правила стало быстро заметным.

K
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Konsequenz

The closest synonym to *Folge*. It often means a logical or inevitable result, sometimes with a sense of strict cause-and-effect.

B1Very Often

Als Konsequenz seiner Entscheidung verlor er viel Geld.

Вследствие своего решения он потерял много денег.

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Wirkung

Usually means the effect or action something has on someone or something. It is often used when the focus is on the impact itself, not the final outcome.

B1Very Often

Das Medikament zeigt schnell seine Wirkung.

Лекарство быстро проявляет свое действие.

E
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Ergebnis

Means the outcome or final result of a process or action. It is usually neutral and does not stress cause-and-effect as strongly as *Folge* does.

B1Very Often

Das Ergebnis der Prüfung war besser als erwartet.

Результат экзамена был лучше, чем ожидалось.

S
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Strafe

Not just a consequence, but specifically a punishment for a rule violation, wrongdoing, or crime. The meaning is narrower and more legal or moral.

B1Often

Für sein Fehlverhalten bekam er eine Strafe.

За свое плохое поведение он получил наказание.

B
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Bedeutung

Means meaning, sense, or importance. It is not about a result of an action, but about how important something is or what it means.

B1Very Often

Die Bedeutung dieses Wortes ist nicht leicht zu verstehen.

Значение этого слова нелегко понять.

W
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Wichtigkeit

Emphasizes importance or significance. It is not a consequence, but a quality of how important something is.

B1Often

Die Wichtigkeit des Termins wurde allen erklärt.

Всем объяснили важность этой встречи.

N
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Nachwirkung

Means a lasting effect or aftereffect that remains after an event. Often used in more formal, literary, or specialized contexts.

B1Rarely

Die Nachwirkungen des Unfalls waren noch Monate später spürbar.

Последствия аварии ощущались еще спустя месяцы.

R
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Resultat

Means the result or outcome, often a bit more formal/literary than *Ergebnis*. Usually neutral and close to *Folge*, but without a negative emphasis.

B1Often

Das Resultat der Verhandlung war überraschend.

Итог переговоров оказался неожиданным.

S
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Sanktion

Means a sanction, restriction, or punitive measure, often in an official, political, or legal context. It is not the same as an ordinary consequence.

B1Often

Die Regierung verhängte neue Sanktionen gegen das Land.

Правительство ввело новые санкции против страны.

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Folge translation: consequence. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce Folge

/ˈfɔlɡə/

Folge translation

consequence

Folge transcription

/ˈfɔlɡə/

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Folge meaning: what does it mean?

ein Ergebnis einer Handlung oder eines Ereignisses

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