Example: Die neuen Regeln können unerwartete Konsequenzen zur Folge haben.
Definition
"Etwas zur Folge haben" means to result in or cause something to happen. It refers to an action or event producing certain consequences or outcomes, as in "The new rules can have unexpected consequences."
Translations
result in
tener como consecuencia
tot gevolg hebben
tenir com a conseqüència
avoir pour conséquence
Etymology
The phrase "etwas zur Folge haben" comes from German, where "etwas" means something, "zur" is a contraction of "zu der" meaning to the, and "Folge" means consequence or result. Together, it literally translates to 'to have something as a consequence.' Did you know it emphasizes the direct link between cause and effect in German expression?
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