Example: They bear consequences for their decisions
Definition
"To bear consequences" means to accept and endure the results or effects of one's actions or decisions, especially when these results are negative or challenging.
Translations
soportar consecuencias
de gevolgen dragen
assumir conseqüències
avoir des conséquences
Folgen tragen
Etymology
The phrase "to bear consequences" combines the verb "bear," originating from Old English 'beran,' meaning to carry or endure, with "consequences," which comes from Latin 'consequentia,' meaning a following or result. Together, they express the idea of carrying or enduring the outcomes of actions.
