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/ʊntɐˈzʊxʊŋsɛɐ̯ɡəˌbnis/

💡 What exactly is an Untersuchungsergebnis?

The German word das Untersuchungsergebnis (neuter, genitive: des Untersuchungsergebnisses, plural: die Untersuchungsergebnisse) refers to the result, finding, or outcome obtained from a systematic examination, analysis, or investigation. It's the final product of an Untersuchung (investigation/examination).

Typical contexts include:

• 🩺 Medicine: The result of a medical test (e.g., blood test, X-ray). "Das Untersuchungsergebnis des MRT war unauffällig." (The result of the MRI scan was unremarkable.)
• 🔬 Science/Research: The findings of a study, experiment, or analysis. "Die Untersuchungsergebnisse wurden in einer Fachzeitschrift veröffentlicht." (The research findings were published in a specialist journal.)
• ⚖️ Law/Police: The findings from a police or legal investigation. "Die Polizei präsentierte die Untersuchungsergebnisse der Spurensicherung." (The police presented the forensic investigation results.)
• ⚙️ Technology/Quality Assurance: The result of a technical test or inspection. "Das Untersuchungsergebnis der Materialprüfung liegt vor." (The result of the material testing is available.)

It is a compound noun formed from "Untersuchung" (investigation/examination) and "Ergebnis" (result). The article "das" is determined by the base word "Ergebnis".

🧐 Grammar Spotlight: das Untersuchungsergebnis

The word "Untersuchungsergebnis" is a neuter noun. Here’s how it declines:

📝 Example Sentences

1. Der Arzt teilte dem Patienten das Untersuchungsergebnis mit. (The doctor informed the patient of the test result. - Accusative Singular)
2. Aufgrund des Untersuchungsergebnisses wurden weitere Maßnahmen eingeleitet. (Based on the investigation result, further measures were initiated. - Genitive Singular)
3. Die Forscher diskutierten über die verschiedenen Untersuchungsergebnisse. (The researchers discussed the various research findings. - Accusative Plural)
4. Mit den Untersuchungsergebnissen war man nicht zufrieden. (They were not satisfied with the investigation results. - Dative Plural)

🗣️ How to Use "Untersuchungsergebnis"?

"Untersuchungsergebnis" is a rather formal word, often used in written contexts or professional discussions.

• Context: It's typically used when reporting the outcomes of systematic examinations, whether in medicine, science, technology, or legal fields.
• Style: Ranges from neutral to formal. In everyday conversation, people might prefer "Ergebnis" (result), "Befund" (finding, especially medical), or simply talk about what "herausgekommen ist" (what came out/what the result was).
• Potential Confusion: Sometimes confused with "Diagnose" (diagnosis) in a medical context. However, the Untersuchungsergebnis (e.g., high blood sugar levels) is the basis for a Diagnose (e.g., diabetes). The result describes what was found; the diagnosis interprets this concerning a disease.
• Prepositions: Common combinations include "das Untersuchungsergebnis von/der [something]" (the result of [something]), "das Untersuchungsergebnis liegt vor" (the result is available), "aufgrund des Untersuchungsergebnisses" (based on the result).

Example of formal vs. informal language:

Formal: "Das Untersuchungsergebnis der Blutprobe zeigt einen erhöhten Cholesterinspiegel." (The blood test result shows elevated cholesterol levels.)
Informal: "Beim Bluttest kam raus, dass mein Cholesterin zu hoch ist." (The blood test showed my cholesterol is too high.)

🧠 Mnemonics and Memory Aids

Remembering the Article "das":

Many German nouns ending in -nis are neuter and take the article "das". Think of: das Zeugnis (report card/certificate), das Geheimnis (secret), das Ergebnis (result)... and therefore also das Untersuchungsergebnis. The 'core' of the word is "Ergebnis", which is neuter.

Remembering the Meaning:

Break down the word: Untersuchung + s + Ergebnis. It logically means the Ergebnis (result) of an Untersuchung (investigation/examination). What comes out at the end of an investigation? The result!

↔️ Synonyms & Antonyms

⚠️ Similar but Different Terms:

• Diagnose: Medical interpretation of findings/results to name a disease.
• Gutachten: An expert opinion or assessment, often based on investigation results.
• Bericht: A report describing the process and results of an investigation.

😂 A Little Joke

Fragt der Chefarzt den neuen Assistenzarzt: "Haben Sie schon das Untersuchungsergebnis von Herrn Müller aus Zimmer 3?"
Antwortet der Assistenzarzt: "Ja, Chef! Ergebnis: Herr Müller ist definitiv im Zimmer 3!"

Translation:

The chief physician asks the new assistant doctor: "Do you already have the examination result for Mr. Müller from room 3?"
The assistant doctor replies: "Yes, chief! Result: Mr. Müller is definitely in room 3!"

📜 Poem about the Result

Die Nadel sticht, das Rohr wird voll,
das Labor prüft, findet's toll?
Der Forscher forscht bei Tag und Nacht,
hat er die Lösung wohl erdacht? Der Detektiv sucht hier und dort,
an einem fernen, dunklen Ort. Am Ende, klar und ohne Preis,
liegt's vor, schwarz auf weiß:
Das Untersuchungsergebnis, fein,
lässt Klarheit endlich scheinen.

Translation:

The needle pricks, the tube fills up,
the lab tests, is it good luck?
The researcher researches day and night,
has he perhaps conceived the light?
The detective searches here and there,
in a distant place, dark beyond compare.
At the end, clear and without a price,
it lies there, in black and white precise:
The investigation result, so fine,
lets clarity finally shine.

🧩 Riddle Time

Ich bin das Ziel von Test und Schau,
ob Blut, ob Akte, ganz genau.
Mal bring ich Freude, mal auch Schreck,
verändere den nächsten Zweck.
Ich komme nach dem Prüfen erst,
damit du die Wahrheit lehrst.

Was bin ich?

Lösung: Das Untersuchungsergebnis

Translation:

I am the goal of test and view,
whether blood or file, precisely true.
Sometimes I bring joy, sometimes fright,
changing the next purpose's light.
I only come after the check,
so that you may teach the truth, what the heck.

What am I?

Answer: The investigation result (das Untersuchungsergebnis)

✨ Other Information

Word Composition

"Untersuchungsergebnis" is a classic example of a German compound noun (Kompositum):

• Die Untersuchung: The first part, meaning the act of investigating or examining.
• -s-: A linking element (Fugen-s) connecting the two parts (common after nouns ending in -ung).
• Das Ergebnis: The second part (the base word), determining the gender (neuter) and the main meaning (result).

The length of such words is characteristic of the German language and allows for precise term formation.