Resultatet

Resultatet is the definite singular form of the noun resultat in several Scandinavian languages, including Danish, Norwegian and Swedish. It translates to “the result” or “the outcome” in English and is used to refer to the final state or consequence of a process, study, calculation, competition, or decision.

In usage, resultat is employed across contexts such as scientific reporting, sports results, and everyday speech. Examples include: Danish: “Resultatet af forsøget var positivt.” Norwegian: “Resultatet av undersøkelsen ble publisert i dag.” Swedish: “Resultatet av studien visar en ökning.” The definite form, resultatet, is commonly seen in sentences describing the conclusion reached or the data obtained.

Grammar and etymology: The definite singular form resultatet is typically formed by adding -et to the indefinite form resultat. The noun traces its roots to French résultat, through variations such as resultat in the Nordic languages, reflecting a shared etymology for “result.”

See also: In related languages, similar terms exist with the same meaning. Danish, Norwegian, and Swedish use resultat as the base form, with resultatet as the definite singular; related words in other languages include résultat (French) and Ergebnis (German). The concept spans scientific, mathematical, sporting, and rhetorical contexts, serving as a concise label for the final or established outcome of an inquiry or activity.