Signification
To accept the result of one's actions.
Contexte culturel
In Danish politics, 'at tage konsekvensen' is a key part of the 'unwritten rules'. A minister who doesn't resign after a major scandal is seen as lacking 'politisk tæft' (political flair/decency). Danish companies value 'flad struktur'. If a manager makes a mistake, they are expected to 'tage konsekvensen' rather than blaming their subordinates. Among young people, the phrase is sometimes used ironically when making a small, dramatic decision, like leaving a party because the music is bad. In legal documents, the phrase is often replaced by 'at drage de fornødne konsekvenser' (to draw the necessary consequences).
Use it in Job Interviews
If asked about a failure, saying 'Jeg tog konsekvensen og...' shows high emotional intelligence and leadership.
Singular vs Plural
Use singular 'konsekvensen' for the act of resigning. Use plural 'konsekvenserne' for general fallout.
Signification
To accept the result of one's actions.
Use it in Job Interviews
If asked about a failure, saying 'Jeg tog konsekvensen og...' shows high emotional intelligence and leadership.
Singular vs Plural
Use singular 'konsekvensen' for the act of resigning. Use plural 'konsekvenserne' for general fallout.
The 'Borgen' Effect
Watch the show 'Borgen' to hear this phrase used constantly in its natural political habitat.
Teste-toi
Udfyld det manglende ord i sætningen.
Da han blev opdaget i snyd, valgte han at tage _______ og forlade skolen.
I denne sammenhæng er 'tage konsekvensen' det faste udtryk for at forlade noget pga. en fejl.
Hvilken sætning er mest naturlig i en politisk sammenhæng?
En minister har begået en alvorlig fejl. Hvad siger avisen?
Dette er standardformuleringen i dansk politik.
Match situationen med den rigtige brug af udtrykket.
Situation: Du har ikke passet dit studie og ved, du dumper.
At melde sig ud er en logisk (omend hård) følge af ikke at have passet studiet.
🎉 Score : /3
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
3 exercicesDa han blev opdaget i snyd, valgte han at tage _______ og forlade skolen.
I denne sammenhæng er 'tage konsekvensen' det faste udtryk for at forlade noget pga. en fejl.
En minister har begået en alvorlig fejl. Hvad siger avisen?
Dette er standardformuleringen i dansk politik.
Situation: Du har ikke passet dit studie og ved, du dumper.
At melde sig ud er en logisk (omend hård) følge af ikke at have passet studiet.
🎉 Score : /3
Questions fréquentes
4 questionsUsually, yes. It implies a sacrifice or a difficult ending. You don't 'take the consequence' of winning the lottery.
No, the correct preposition is 'af'. 'Tage konsekvensen af sin handling'.
Both! You can use it about your diet, your studies, or your relationships.
'Stå til ansvar' is about being accountable; 'tage konsekvensen' is about the action you take because you are accountable.
Expressions liées
at stå til ansvar
similarTo be held accountable.
at bære følgerne
synonymTo bear the consequences.
at trække stikket
informalTo pull the plug.
at bide i det sure æble
similarTo bite the sour apple (bite the bullet).
