Die Folge
Example: Die Folgen des Unwetters sind noch nicht absehbar.
Definition
"Die Folge" refers to the consequence or result that follows from a specific event or action. It indicates what happens as an outcome, as in the phrase 'Die Folgen des Unwetters sind noch nicht absehbar,' meaning the consequences of the storm are not yet foreseeable.
Etymology
The German word "die Folge" comes from the verb 'folgen,' meaning 'to follow.' It originally described the act of following or sequence, which evolved into meaning the result or consequence of something. Did you know? The idea of 'following' naturally led to expressing what comes next or what results from an action.
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"Die Folge" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (B1) - set 3", containing 113 commonly used words.
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