German word

resultieren

Pronunciation

IPA/ʁezʊlˈtiːʁən/

Meaning

  • verbresult from

Example

Viele Probleme resultieren aus dem Unfall.

Many problems result from the accident.

Illustration for resultieren (result from)

More examples

Fehlendes Training resultiert oft in schlechter Technik.

Lack of training often results in poor technique.

Core concept

A later consequence emerging from an earlier cause, like a visible branch growing from a hidden root.

Common phrases

  • resultieren aus

    result from

  • resultieren in

    result in

Similar words

entstehen: To develop or come into being as something new.
folgen: To happen as a consequence of a preceding event or state.
führen: To bring about a particular result or change.

Definition in German

Als Folge aus etwas entstehen; auf eine Ursache zurückgehen.

Word origin

Resultieren is a learned borrowing from Latin resultare, meaning 'to rebound' or 'spring back'.

Usage tips

  • The cause is normally introduced by aus with the dative, as in resultieren aus einem Fehler.

Other meanings

  • result inverb

Opposites

Related words

  • resultierendresultingadjective
  • Resultatresultnoun

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