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yield
The yield or result obtained from an activity such as a harvest, mining, or a production process.
Die Ausbeute bei der diesjährigen Weinlese war trotz des trockenen Sommers überraschend hoch.
The yield from this year's grape harvest was surprisingly high despite the dry summer.
The word 'Ausbeute' comes from the verb 'ausbeuten' (to exploit / extract), which means 'to make something usable' or 'to obtain'. The prefix 'aus-' emphasizes taking out or extracting something.
Die Firma beutet die Rohstoffe des Landes aus.
The company exploits the country's raw materials.
The context makes the meaning clear. In connection with agriculture, mining, or production, it means the yield. In the context of crime, such as theft or robbery, it means the loot.
Die Ausbeute der Apfelernte war dieses Jahr sehr gut.
The yield from the apple harvest was very good this year.
In the sense of 'Ertrag' (yield), 'Ausbeute' is often used with adjectives such as 'reichlich' (abundant), 'gering' (low), 'gut' (good), or 'mager' (meager). Typical verbs are 'erhöhen' (to increase) or 'verbessern' (to improve).
Durch den neuen Dünger konnte die Ausbeute deutlich erhöht werden.
The new fertilizer made it possible to significantly increase the yield.
When it is about 'Beute' (loot), 'Ausbeute' is often combined with verbs such as 'teilen' (to divide/share), 'verstecken' (to hide), or 'sichern' (to secure).
Die Diebe stritten sich darüber, wie sie die Ausbeute teilen sollten.
The thieves argued about how they should divide the loot.
result
'das Ergebnis' and 'die Ausbeute' can both describe what comes out at the end of an activity. 'das Ergebnis' is neutral and very general, for example in an exam, calculation, or investigation. 'die Ausbeute' is more suitable when you gain, collect, or harvest something, that is, for a concrete yield. In addition, 'Ausbeute' can mean the loot from a crime. The words are easy to confuse because both name a result. As a practical rule: for neutral results, you usually say 'Ergebnis'; for yield, harvest, or loot, 'Ausbeute' is more likely.
Nach drei Stunden im Wald war die Ausbeute nur ein kleiner Korb Pilze.
After three hours in the forest, the yield was only a small basket of mushrooms.
Das Ergebnis der Untersuchung bekommt Frau Becker nächste Woche.
Ms. Becker will get the result of the examination next week.