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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.
to draw a conclusion
To draw a conclusion from something; to evaluate an outcome and learn from it.
Nach dem missglückten Projekt müssen wir nun ein Fazit ziehen und es beim nächsten Mal besser machen.
After the failed project, we now have to draw a conclusion and do better next time.
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 can simply name the outcome reached by an action, investigation, or discussion. Das Fazit, by contrast, is a summarizing conclusion in which this outcome is interpreted or evaluated. Give figures or facts as an Ergebnis; summarize a line of thought at the end as a Fazit.
Mein Fazit aus der Diskussion ist, dass wir künftig früher planen müssen.
My conclusion from the discussion is that we need to plan earlier in the future.
Das Ergebnis der Diskussion war, dass wir den Termin verschieben müssen.
The result of the discussion was that we would have to postpone the appointment.
