Endstand

Endstand is a German noun that denotes the final score or final standing of a game, match, or competition. It is commonly used in sports reporting to state how a contest ended or where teams stood at the end of a tournament or round.

The word is formed from End (end) and Stand (standing or position). In practice, Endstand refers to the numerical result of a specific game, such as der Endstand 2:1, or to the final table position after all rounds have been played. In German-language media, Endstand is frequently paired with the game or event being described and can appear in headlines, captions, or body text. The term is closely related to, but sometimes distinct from, Endergebnis, which is a broader term for the overall outcome of an event or competition.

Usage and nuance: Endstand is most common in sports journalism, particularly in football (soccer), basketball, and similar disciplines. It emphasizes the result at the conclusion of play rather than the process of the competition. In non-sports contexts, the term is less common, with Endergebnis or other phrases often preferred to describe final results of events or polls.

See also Endergebnis, Final score, Final standings.