das Resultat
result
The outcome or consequence of an action, a process, or a calculation.
EXAMPLE
Das Resultat der Untersuchung wird nächste Woche bekannt gegeben.
The result of the investigation will be announced next week.
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Meanings
das Resultat
result / score
The final score or result in a sporting competition or game.
EXAMPLE
Das Resultat des Fußballspiels war ein enttäuschendes 0:0.
The result of the soccer game was a disappointing 0-0.
Usage tips
Register and style
The word 'Resultat' (result) is often used in formal, official, or scientific contexts. It sounds somewhat more elevated than other words with a similar meaning.
EXAMPLE
Das Resultat der chemischen Analyse war eindeutig.
The result of the chemical analysis was clear.
Sentence structure with genitive
To express what something is the result of, the genitive is often used. In spoken language, the construction with 'von' + dative is also common.
EXAMPLE
Das Resultat des Experiments hat alle überrascht.
The result of the experiment surprised everyone.
Typical collocations
Common verbs used with 'Resultat' (result) in this meaning are 'zu einem Resultat kommen' (to arrive at a result) or 'zu einem Resultat führen' (to lead to a result).
EXAMPLE
Die lange Diskussion führte zu keinem klaren Resultat.
The long discussion did not lead to any clear result.
Sports context clue
When 'Resultat' (result) is used in the context of sports such as soccer, tennis, or athletics, it always means the final score or final result of the competition.
EXAMPLE
Das Resultat des Rennens war sehr knapp.
The result of the race was very close.
Compare with
Resultat vs Folge
consequence / episode
Both die Folge and das Resultat can refer to the outcome of an action or process. Folge tends to emphasize the connection between cause and effect, while Resultat focuses more strongly on the outcome produced or established. Choose Folge for a consequence and Resultat for a result.
Resultat
Das Resultat des intensiven Trainings war eine bessere Ausdauer.
The result of the intensive training was better endurance.
Folge
Die Folge des intensiven Trainings war ein schmerzender Rücken.
One consequence of the intensive training was a sore back.
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