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conclusion
A summarizing conclusion or the result of a reflection, discussion, or text.
Das Fazit der Studie ist, dass mehr in erneuerbare Energien investiert werden muss.
The conclusion of the study is that more must be invested in renewable energy.
The combination 'ein Fazit ziehen' (to draw a conclusion) is a very common fixed expression. It means to derive a conclusion from a situation or information and should be learned as a whole.
Aus den Fehlern der Vergangenheit müssen wir ein klares Fazit ziehen.
We must draw a clear conclusion from the mistakes of the past.
'Fazit' (conclusion) is often used to introduce a summary. Typical phrases are 'Mein Fazit ist...' (My conclusion is...), 'Das Fazit lautet...' (The conclusion is...), or simply 'Fazit:' (Conclusion:) at the beginning of a sentence.
Fazit: Der Ausflug war ein voller Erfolg, auch wenn das Wetter nicht perfekt war.
Conclusion: The trip was a complete success, even though the weather wasn't perfect.
The word comes from the Latin 'facit', which means 'it makes' or 'it amounts to'. This origin helps you understand that a 'Fazit' (conclusion) is the result or 'sum' of a reflection.
Was ist das Fazit deiner Analyse?
What is the conclusion of your analysis?
'Fazit' (conclusion) is frequently used in more formal or analytical contexts, such as in reports, presentations, discussions, or at the end of an argumentative text.
Am Ende seines Vortrags fasste der Redner das Fazit in drei Punkten zusammen.
At the end of his talk, the speaker summarized the conclusion in three points.
result
'das Ergebnis' and 'das Fazit' both come at the end of something, but they do not mean exactly the same thing. 'das Ergebnis' is the concrete result of an action, calculation, investigation, or even a game. It can be a number, a value, a final score, or a clear consequence. 'das Fazit' is more of a conclusion: you think about results, experiences, or arguments and summarize what you learn from them. Learners may confuse the words because a conclusion is often based on a result. Remember: you get 'das Ergebnis' (the result), and you draw 'das Fazit' (the conclusion) from it.
Nach der Diskussion zog die Gruppe das Fazit, dass der Plan zu teuer ist.
After the discussion, the group drew the conclusion that the plan is too expensive.
Das Ergebnis des Tests bekommt die Klasse am Freitag.
The class will get the result of the test on Friday.