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das Ergebnis
result
The result or consequence of an action, a process, a calculation, or an investigation.
example
Das Ergebnis der Prüfung wird in zwei Wochen bekannt gegeben.
The result of the exam will be announced in two weeks.
das Ergebnis
result
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Meanings
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Usage tips
Word family
'Das Ergebnis' (the result) is the noun related to the verb 'ergeben' (to result in / to yield). When a situation or action 'etwas ergibt' (yields something), then this 'something' is the result.
EXAMPLE
Die lange Diskussion hat leider kein klares Ergebnis ergeben.
Unfortunately, the long discussion did not yield a clear result.
Sentence structure with 'dass'
The phrase 'zu dem Ergebnis kommen' (to come to the conclusion) is often expanded with a 'dass' clause. This subordinate clause then describes what the concrete result of the consideration or investigation is.
EXAMPLE
Die Experten kamen zu dem Ergebnis, dass die Brücke saniert werden muss.
The experts came to the conclusion that the bridge needs to be renovated.
Typical collocations
Common verbs used with 'Ergebnis' (result) in its general meaning are 'ein Ergebnis liefern' (to provide a result), 'ein Ergebnis erzielen' (to achieve a result), or 'das Ergebnis abwarten' (to wait for the result).
EXAMPLE
Die Studie lieferte überraschende Ergebnisse.
The study provided surprising results.
Context: sports
In the context of sports or games, 'Ergebnis' (score/result) is used for the final score. Typical phrases are 'das Ergebnis lautet...' (the score is...) or 'ein knappes/deutliches Ergebnis' (a close/clear result).
EXAMPLE
Nach einem spannenden Finale stand das Ergebnis fest.
After an exciting final, the score was settled.
Compare with
Ergebnis vs Stand
status / stand
'der Stand' and 'das Ergebnis' can both say what has come out of a development, a game, or a calculation. 'der Stand' is often the current point in an ongoing process or game. It can still change. 'das Ergebnis' is more often the result at the end or after an investigation, calculation, or competition. Learners often confuse the words because you can hear both in games. Remember: while something is still going on, people often ask about the 'Stand'; when it is finished, they talk about the 'Ergebnis'.
Ergebnis
Nach dem Test warteten alle nervös auf das Ergebnis.
After the test, everyone waited nervously for the result.
Stand
Zur Halbzeit war der Stand noch null zu null.
At halftime, the score was still nil-nil.
In real life
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