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Ergebnis
/ɛɐ̯ˈɡeːpnɪs/
result
Das Ergebnis der Prüfung wird nächste Woche bekannt gegeben.
The result of the exam will be announced next week.
neutral
something that is produced by a cause or following an action; outcome.
Das Ergebnis der Untersuchung war überraschend.
The result of the investigation was surprising.
Wir warten auf das Endergebnis der Verhandlungen.
We are waiting for the final result of the negotiations.
Commonly used in academic, scientific, and professional contexts.
technical
in mathematics, the solution to a calculation or problem.
Das Ergebnis der Gleichung ist 42.
The result of the equation is 42.
Used in mathematical contexts to denote the solution.
informal
in sports, the final score or outcome of a match.
Das Ergebnis des Spiels war 3:1.
The result of the game was 3:1.
Commonly used in sports reporting.
Collocations
Endergebnisfinal resultPrüfergebnisexam resultUntersuchungsergebnisinvestigation resultErgebnis zeigento show resultszu einem Ergebnis kommento reach a result
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Pro Tip
Common Collocations
Pay attention to compounds like 'Prüfergebnis' (exam result) or 'Untersuchungsergebnis' (investigation result). These are very common in German and often used in formal contexts.
Gold Rule
Ergebnis vs. Resultat
'Ergebnis' is more general and neutral, while 'Resultat' often implies a more formal or conclusive outcome, especially in scientific or official contexts. However, they are often interchangeable.
Word Origin
From Middle High German 'ergebnüsse', from 'ergeben' (to yield, result from) + '-nis' (suffix denoting a result or state). Related to Old High German 'irgebnessi'.
Usage Notes
Ergebnis is a neutral term used in various contexts, from everyday situations to technical fields. It emphasizes the outcome of a process rather than the process itself.
Word Breakdown
er-
prefix indicating completion or result
prefixgeb
from 'geben' (to give)
root-nis
suffix forming nouns denoting a state or result
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