Következményekig

Következményekig is a Hungarian adverb derived from the noun következmény (consequence) with the suffix -ig, which marks extent or limit. It literally means “up to the consequences” and is used to express that an action, responsibility, or expectation extends to the consequences of a situation. The term appears mainly in formal, literary, or journalistic contexts rather than in everyday speech.

Etymology and form

The word is formed by attaching -ig to következmény. As an adverb, következményekig can modify verbs or phrases to indicate the scope related to consequences. It is often found in combination with nouns in compounds, such as következményekig terjedő felelősség or in constructions that convey willingness to bear outcomes.

Usage and nuances

Következményekig is used to emphasize the reach or seriousness of consequences. It commonly occurs in legal, political, or ethical writing, where authors want to stress that responsibility or impact reaches the full extent of possible outcomes. Related expressions include következményekig terjedő felelősség (responsibility extending to the consequences) and phrases that pair the adverb with verbs like vállalni (to bear) or elviselni (to endure).

Examples

- A döntés következményekig terjedő felelősséget von maga után.

- Ő vállalja a felelősséget következményekig.

Limitations

Következményekig is a relatively specialized term; it is less common in everyday colloquial Hungarian and more typical in formal prose, legal language, or rhetorical writing.

See also

Következmény (consequence)