resultieren

In German, the verb "resultieren" means "to result" or "to arise as a consequence." It is used to indicate that one thing is the direct outcome or effect of another. The verb is commonly constructed with the preposition "aus" (from) to show the origin or cause. For instance, one might say "Die Probleme resultieren aus der schlechten Planung," which translates to "The problems result from poor planning."

A key aspect of "resultieren" is its focus on causality. It emphasizes a clear, logical connection between a cause and its effect, often in analytical, scientific, or formal contexts. It is a regular weak verb and follows standard conjugation patterns. The past participle is "resultiert."

It is important to distinguish "resultieren" from synonymic verbs like "folgen" (to follow). While "folgen" can also mean "to result," it often carries a more neutral sequence of events, whereas "resultieren" more strongly implies a direct, causal derivation. The noun form "Resultat" (result) is directly related and shares the same Latin root, "resultare," meaning to spring back or rebound.

The usage of "resultieren" is typical in written and formal German, such as in academic papers, reports, and news articles, to succinctly express conclusions. In everyday spoken language, simpler constructions with "kommen aus" (to come from) or "passieren wegen" (to happen because of) are sometimes preferred. However, for precision in describing outcomes, "resultieren" remains a standard and useful term.