The answer or list of hits that a search engine, database, or other search function displays after a query.
example
Das passende Hotel war gleich das erste Suchergebnis auf der Webseite.
The suitable hotel was the very first search result on the website.
Usage tips
Word composition
'Suchergebnis' (search result) is a compound noun made from the stem of the verb 'suchen' (to search) (Such-) and the noun 'das Ergebnis' (the result). So it literally describes the result of a search.
EXAMPLE
Das Ergebnis meiner Suche war eine lange Liste von Dokumenten.
The result of my search was a long list of documents.
Context
This word is used almost exclusively in digital contexts. It refers to the list of hits from internet search engines, databases, online shops, or library catalogs.
EXAMPLE
Meine Suche nach „Deutsch lernen online“ lieferte Tausende von Suchergebnissen.
My search for 'Deutsch lernen online' (learn German online) returned thousands of search results.
Common use in the plural
Although the singular 'das Suchergebnis' (the search result) exists, the word is very often used in the plural 'die Suchergebnisse' (the search results). This is because a search usually returns a whole list of hits.
EXAMPLE
Die ersten zehn Suchergebnisse sind meistens die relevantesten.
The first ten search results are usually the most relevant.
Typical collocations
Common verbs used in connection with search results are 'anzeigen' (to display), 'filtern' (to filter), 'verbessern' (to improve), or 'auf ein Suchergebnis klicken' (to click on a search result).
EXAMPLE
Nach der Eingabe des Passworts werden die Suchergebnisse angezeigt.
After entering the password, the search results are displayed.
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near_synonym · confusable
Suchergebnis vs Ergebnis
result
'das Ergebnis' and 'das Suchergebnis' both have to do with a result. 'das Ergebnis' is general and can come from many actions or processes. 'das Suchergebnis' is more specific: it means the hits or answers displayed after a search, for example in a search engine, in a database, or on a website. The confusion arises because a search result is a type of result. When it is about a search, 'Suchergebnis' is more precise. In other situations, you simply say 'Ergebnis'.
Suchergebnis
Marie öffnet das erste Suchergebnis, weil es genau zu ihrer Frage passt.
Marie opens the first search result because it matches her question exactly.
Ergebnis
Nach dem Gespräch schreibt Ali das Ergebnis kurz in sein Notizbuch.
After the conversation, Ali briefly writes the result in his notebook.