Consequence vs Effect vs Impact vs Knock-on vs Result

Wann du im Englischen was verwendest, mit Bedeutung, Register und Beispielen.

Consequence

Top 2.000 (häufig) B1 noun

Effect

Top 1.000 (sehr häufig) A2 noun

Impact

Top 1.000 (sehr häufig) B1 noun

Knock-on

Top 3.000 (häufig)

Result

Top 1.000 (sehr häufig) A1 noun

	Consequence	Effect	Impact	Knock-on	Result
Aussprache	🇬🇧 /["/ˈkɒnsɪkwəns/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/ˈkɑːnsɪkwens/"]/	🇬🇧 /["/ɪˈfekt/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/ɪˈfekt/"]/	🇬🇧 /["/ˈɪmpækt/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/ˈɪmpækt/"]/	🇬🇧 //nɒk ɒn// 🇺🇸 //nɑk ɑn//	🇬🇧 /["/rɪˈzʌlt/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/rɪˈzʌlt/"]/
Bedeutung	Das Ergebnis einer Handlung oder Entscheidung. The result of an action or decision.	A change that is caused by something.	Die starke Wirkung oder Veränderung, die etwas auf etwas anderes hat. The strong effect or change that something has on something else.	Ein Ergebnis oder eine Auswirkung einer Handlung. A result or effect from an action.	Was als Folge von etwas anderem passiert. What happens because of something else.
Beispiel	The consequence of neglecting your studies can be severe.	The effect of the medicine was noticeable within hours.	The impact of the new policy was felt immediately across the company.	The new law had a significant knock-on effect on the economy.	The result of the test was better than I expected.
Register	Neutral	Neutral	Neutral	Neutral	Neutral
Wie häufig	Top 2.000 (häufig)	Top 1.000 (sehr häufig)	Top 1.000 (sehr häufig)	Top 3.000 (häufig)	Top 1.000 (sehr häufig)
CEFR-Niveau	B1	A2	B1	-	A1
Wortart	noun	noun	noun		noun
Kollokationen	legal consequences, social consequences, serious consequences, immediate consequence, long-term consequence	decisive, dramatic, far-reaching, bring about, exert, have, exist, occur, spread, in effect, to this effect, to that effect, cause and effect, to little effect, to no effect, special, cinematic, audio	big, considerable, dramatic, achieve, create, exert, under the impact of, impact on, impact upon, full, initial, asteroid, take, feel, absorb, occur, knock somebody/​something…, speed, velocity, crater, on impact, the moment, point, time, etc. of impact	knock-on effect, knock-on consequences, knock-on impact	beneficial, encouraging, favourable/​favorable, deliver, have, produce, as a/​the result, with a/​the result, election, electoral, poll, announce, read out, influence, encouraging, excellent, good, get, have, early, initial, preliminary, await, wait for, get, demonstrate something, illustrate something, reflect something, pending the result of, result from, concrete, tangible, come up with, deliver, get
Antonyme	cause, origin	cause, source	insignificance, ineffectiveness	-	cause, source
Häufige Fehler	Using 'consequence' in a positive context when it usually indicates a negative outcome., Confusing it with 'consequential', which refers to something that follows as a result., Misplacing 'consequence' in a sentence, leading to awkward or unclear phrasing.	Confused with 'affect' versus 'effect'., Using 'effect' as a verb instead of a noun., Confusing singular and plural forms (e.g., 'effects' vs 'effect').	Confused with 'effect' — remember that 'impact' often implies a stronger influence., Using 'impact' as a verb incorrectly, such as 'impacting on' instead of 'impacting'., Confusing the noun and verb forms — ensure the context matches the form used.	Using 'knock-on' without a noun afterwards., Confusing it with similar phrases like 'knock-off'.	'Resulting' should not be used without a clear cause., Confusing 'result' with 'resort' when talking about outcomes., Using 'result' incorrectly as a verb without an object.
Hinweise zur Verwendung	Wird sowohl im gesprochenen als auch im geschriebenen Kontext verwendet. Geeignet für die Diskussion von Ergebnissen in Alltagssituationen, akademischen Diskussionen und formellen Texten. Vermeiden Sie es in lockeren Gesprächen, es sei denn, Sie diskutieren wichtige Entscheidungen. Used in both spoken and written contexts. Suitable for discussing outcomes in everyday situations, academic discussions, and formal writing. Avoid in casual conversations unless discussing important decisions.	Use 'effect' to refer to results or changes. It's more formal than 'result.' Avoid using it where 'affect' (to influence) fits better.	Verwende 'Auswirkung', um den Effekt einer Sache auf eine andere zu beschreiben. Es ist sowohl für gesprochene als auch für geschriebene Kontexte geeignet, aber vermeide es in sehr formellen Situationen wie wissenschaftlichen Arbeiten. In lockeren Gesprächen sind Synonyme wie 'Effekt' vielleicht passender. Use 'impact' when describing the effect of one thing on another. It's suitable for both spoken and written contexts, but avoid using it in highly formal situations like academic papers. In casual conversation, synonyms like 'effect' might be more appropriate.	Wird oft in Diskussionen über Konsequenzen oder Auswirkungen von Handlungen verwendet. Sowohl für gesprochene als auch für geschriebene Kontexte geeignet. Often used in discussions about consequences or effects of actions. Suitable for both spoken and written contexts.	Verwende 'Ergebnis' sowohl in geschriebener als auch in gesprochener Sprache, wenn du über Ausgänge sprichst. Es ist in akademischen, beruflichen und lockeren Umgebungen angemessen, sollte aber in übermäßig emotionalen Kontexten vermieden werden. Use 'result' in both written and spoken language when discussing outcomes. It's appropriate in academic, professional, and casual settings, but should be avoided in overly emotional contexts.

Sieh es in echten Clips

And when you enter a dream within that dream, the effect is compounded.

Effect

Judging by the wreckage, she was broken up by a wave soon after impact.

Impact

Häufige Fragen: Consequence vs Effect vs Impact vs Knock-on vs Result

Was ist der Unterschied zwischen Consequence, Effect, Impact, Knock-on und Result?

Consequence: The result of an action or decision. Effect: A change that is caused by something. Impact: The strong effect or change that something has on something else. Knock-on: A result or effect from an action. Result: What happens because of something else.

Kannst du zu jedem ein Beispiel zeigen?

Consequence: The consequence of neglecting your studies can be severe. Effect: The effect of the medicine was noticeable within hours. Impact: The impact of the new policy was felt immediately across the company. Knock-on: The new law had a significant knock-on effect on the economy. Result: The result of the test was better than I expected.

Kann ich Consequence, Effect, Impact, Knock-on und Result austauschbar verwenden?

Nicht immer. Consequence, Effect, Impact, Knock-on und Result sind verwandt und überschneiden sich teils, unterscheiden sich aber in Register, Häufigkeit und Verwendung, sodass ein Austausch die Bedeutung oder den Ton ändern kann. Sieh dir die Unterschiede oben an, bevor du eines ersetzt.