No. 11,447 in German
spätfolgen
"Spätfolgen" means "late consequences" or "long-term effects."
In a sentence
Die Patienten diskutierten über die möglichen Spätfolgen der Krankheit.
The patients discussed the possible long-term effects of the illness.
Used to describe the long-term effects or consequences of a specific disease.
Die Spätfolgen der globalen Erwärmung könnten für zukünftige Generationen katastrophal sein.
The long-term consequences of global warming could be catastrophic for future generations.
Refers to the expected consequences of global phenomena, in this case global warming.
Er erinnert sich an die Spätfolgen eines früheren Autounfalls, die ihn jahrelang plagten.
He remembers the after-effects of an earlier car accident that plagued him for years.
Describes personal consequences stemming from a past event or accident, emphasizing their longevity.
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