ergebnis

Ergebnis is a German noun meaning “result” or “outcome.” It refers to the consequence of a process, the effect of an action, the value obtained in a calculation or experiment, or the conclusion of a discussion or event. In scientific, mathematical, and statistical contexts, das Ergebnis denotes the value produced by an operation or study. In politics and sports, it describes the outcome or score of an election, match, or competition.

Etymology and grammar: Ergebnis derives from the verb ergeben, meaning “to yield” or “to turn out,” with the noun-forming suffix -nis. The standard gender is neuter, so the proper article is das Ergebnis. The term forms common compounds such as Endergebnis (final result), Zwischenergebnis (interim result), and Teilergebnis (partial result), which are widely used across domains.

Usage across fields: In science and mathematics, das Ergebnis indicates the numerical value or qualitative finding obtained at the end of an analysis or experiment. In statistics and research reporting, Ergebnisse summarize observed data and outcomes, often with notes on methods, sampling, and uncertainty. In elections and sports, Endergebnis refers to the definitive score or tally, while interim results may be described as Zwischenergebnis or Teilergebnis. In everyday language, Ergebnis serves as a general term for the outcome of any process or decision.

See also: The term is closely related to its English equivalent “result” and to related German terms such as Endergebnis, Zwischen­ergebnis, and Teilergebnis, used to specify the timing or completeness of the outcome.