When you read a text or listen to someone speak, you often hear facts and opinions. At the very end, there's usually a summary or a decision that brings everything together. This is the konklusion.
Think of it like this: You're trying to decide what to eat for dinner. You look in the fridge (facts), you think about what you like (opinions), and then you decide on pizza! That final decision is your konklusion.
§ Understanding "konklusion"
The Danish word "konklusion" (pronounced: kohn-kloo-shohn) is a noun that directly translates to "conclusion" in English. It's a key word to know when you're talking about reaching a decision, summarizing points, or the outcome of a discussion or analysis. You'll hear it often in both formal and informal settings.
- Definition
- A judgment or decision reached by reasoning.
§ How to use it in a sentence – grammar, prepositions
"Konklusion" is a common noun and follows the standard Danish rules for nouns. It's a common gender noun (en-word) and is used with the indefinite article "en" and the definite article "en."
- Singular Indefinite
- en konklusion (a conclusion)
- Singular Definite
- konklusionen (the conclusion)
- Plural Indefinite
- konklusioner (conclusions)
- Plural Definite
- konklusionerne (the conclusions)
When you use "konklusion" in a sentence, you'll often see it with prepositions like "til" (to), "om" (about), or "af" (of). These prepositions help connect the conclusion to what it refers to.
Vi kom frem til en klar konklusion efter mødet. (We reached a clear conclusion after the meeting.)
Hvad er din konklusion om rapporten? (What is your conclusion about the report?)
Denne konklusion er baseret på alle fakta. (This conclusion is based on all the facts.)
Here are some more examples to help you see "konklusion" in action:
Rapporten fremlagde en klar konklusion. (The report presented a clear conclusion.)
Vi må vente på data for at drage en konklusion. (We must wait for data to draw a conclusion.)
Hans konklusion var overraskende for os alle. (His conclusion was surprising to all of us.)
Jeg er nået til den konklusion, at det er bedst at starte forfra. (I have reached the conclusion that it is best to start over.)
Den endelige konklusion vil blive præsenteret i morgen. (The final conclusion will be presented tomorrow.)
How Formal Is It?
"Konklusionen af undersøgelsen var, at der er et stigende behov for specialiseret arbejdskraft. (The conclusion of the study was that there is an increasing need for specialized labor.)"
"Jeg er spændt på at se resultatet af vores arbejde. (I am excited to see the result of our work.)"
"Hvordan blev udfaldet af mødet? (How did the meeting turn out? / What was the outcome of the meeting?)"
"Hvad blev svaret på opgaven? (What was the answer to the task?)"
"Hvad er pointen med alt det her? (What's the point of all this?)"
Beispiele nach Niveau
Jeg kan lide din konklusion.
I like your conclusion.
Det er en klar konklusion.
It is a clear conclusion.
Min konklusion er enkel.
My conclusion is simple.
Hvad er din konklusion?
What is your conclusion?
Vi har en god konklusion.
We have a good conclusion.
Skriv din konklusion her.
Write your conclusion here.
Jeg forstår ikke konklusionen.
I do not understand the conclusion.
Er dette din endelige konklusion?
Is this your final conclusion?
Hans konklusion var klar.
His conclusion was clear.
Jeg er kommet til den konklusion.
I have come to that conclusion.
Hvad er din konklusion?
What is your conclusion?
Konklusionen var, at han havde ret.
The conclusion was that he was right.
Vi nåede en konklusion sammen.
We reached a conclusion together.
Er det din endelige konklusion?
Is that your final conclusion?
Han skrev en lang konklusion.
He wrote a long conclusion.
Konklusionen mangler i rapporten.
The conclusion is missing in the report.
Konklusionen var, at virksomheden måtte omstrukturere for at overleve på markedet.
The conclusion was that the company had to restructure to survive in the market.
Here, 'konklusionen' is the definite form of the noun, functioning as the subject of the sentence.
Efter en lang debat nåede vi frem til den enstemmige konklusion, at projektet skulle fortsætte.
After a long debate, we reached the unanimous conclusion that the project should continue.
'nåede vi frem til' means 'we reached' or 'we arrived at', often used with conclusions or agreements.
Hans rapport manglede en klar konklusion, hvilket gjorde det svært at forstå hans hovedbudskab.
His report lacked a clear conclusion, which made it difficult to understand his main message.
'manglede en klar konklusion' means 'lacked a clear conclusion'.
Det er en forhastet konklusion at antage, at faldet i salget udelukkende skyldes den nye konkurrent.
It is a hasty conclusion to assume that the drop in sales is solely due to the new competitor.
'en forhastet konklusion' means 'a hasty conclusion', where 'forhastet' is an adjective.
Videnskabelig forskning kræver ofte, at man drager konklusioner baseret på empiriske beviser.
Scientific research often requires drawing conclusions based on empirical evidence.
'drager konklusioner' is a common collocation meaning 'to draw conclusions'.
På baggrund af alle de indsamlede data er det den eneste logiske konklusion, vi kan trække.
Based on all the collected data, it is the only logical conclusion we can draw.
'på baggrund af' means 'on the basis of' or 'based on'. 'trække en konklusion' is another way to say 'to draw a conclusion'.
Jeg har endnu ikke formuleret en definitiv konklusion vedrørende den optimale strategi.
I have not yet formulated a definitive conclusion regarding the optimal strategy.
'formuleret en definitiv konklusion' means 'formulated a definitive conclusion'.
Selvom beviserne peger i en bestemt retning, er konklusionen stadig under forhandling.
Although the evidence points in a certain direction, the conclusion is still under negotiation.
'under forhandling' means 'under negotiation' or 'being discussed'.
Grammatikmuster
Satzmuster
Hvad er {din/hans/hendes/deres} konklusion?
Hvad er din konklusion? (What is your conclusion?)
Vi når en konklusion.
Vi når en konklusion. (We reach a conclusion.)
Jeg har en konklusion.
Jeg har en konklusion. (I have a conclusion.)
Det er en logisk konklusion.
Det er en logisk konklusion. (That is a logical conclusion.)
Baseret på {data/fakta} er min konklusion...
Baseret på data er min konklusion, at projektet er en succes. (Based on data, my conclusion is that the project is a success.)
Man kan drage en konklusion ud fra {observationer/beviser}.
Man kan drage en konklusion ud fra disse observationer. (One can draw a conclusion from these observations.)
Denne konklusion støttes af {forskning/resultater}.
Denne konklusion støttes af ny forskning. (This conclusion is supported by new research.)
Til trods for {uenigheder/udfordringer} kom vi frem til en konklusion.
Til trods for uenigheder kom vi frem til en konklusion. (Despite disagreements, we arrived at a conclusion.)
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Konklusion is a direct cognate to 'conclusion' and is used in very similar contexts in Danish. It refers to the final part of a speech, text, or process, summarizing the main points or giving the final result.
A common mistake is to confuse it with 'resolution' or 'decision' when the context strictly means the end result of reasoning. While related, konklusion specifically implies a reasoned outcome.
Tipps
Use with 'at'
Danish often uses the preposition 'at' after 'konklusion' when referring to the conclusion that something is the case. For example: 'Konklusionen er, at vi skal mødes i morgen.' (The conclusion is that we should meet tomorrow.)
Synonyms for 'konklusion'
Other words that can sometimes be used similarly to 'konklusion' include 'resultat' (result) or 'udfald' (outcome). However, 'konklusion' specifically implies a reasoned judgment.
Plural form
The plural form of 'konklusion' is 'konklusioner'. For example: 'Vi nåede frem til flere konklusioner.' (We arrived at several conclusions.)
Common phrases with 'drage'
A very common verb used with 'konklusion' is 'drage' (to draw). So, 'at drage en konklusion' means 'to draw a conclusion'. Example: 'Han drog den forkerte konklusion.' (He drew the wrong conclusion.)
Formal usage
'Konklusion' is often used in more formal or academic contexts, such as in reports, essays, or scientific papers. It implies a well-thought-out summary.
Not for casual chat
While you can use 'konklusion' in everyday speech, it might sound a bit formal. For very casual chats, you might just say 'min mening er...' (my opinion is...) or 'jeg synes...' (I think...).
From 'to conclude'
The verb form related to 'konklusion' is 'at konkludere' (to conclude). Example: 'Vi kan konkludere, at projektet var en succes.' (We can conclude that the project was a success.)
As a section heading
In written work, 'Konklusion' is frequently used as a heading for the final section that summarizes findings. Think of it like 'Conclusion' in an English essay.
Danish directness
Danes tend to be quite direct, so presenting a clear 'konklusion' after explaining your reasoning is often appreciated. It shows you have a clear point.
Beyond simple summary
Remember that 'konklusion' isn't just a summary; it's the final judgment or understanding derived from the preceding information or arguments. It's the 'so what?'.
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Kontexte aus dem Alltag
Academic or professional reports
- I konklusionen...
- Den endelige konklusion er...
- Baseret på disse resultater, er konklusionen...
Debates or discussions
- Min konklusion er, at...
- Vi kan drage den konklusion, at...
- Hvad er din konklusion på dette?
Problem-solving scenarios
- Efter nøje overvejelse kom vi til den konklusion...
- En logisk konklusion ville være...
- Denne konklusion virker sandsynlig.
Legal or investigative findings
- Politiet nåede frem til en konklusion.
- Rettens konklusion var...
- Deres konklusion var entydig.
Personal reflection or decision-making
- Jeg kom til den konklusion, at jeg skulle...
- Det var en svær konklusion at nå.
- Hvad er din konklusion om situationen?
Gesprächseinstiege
"Hvad er din konklusion om, hvorfor det skete?"
"Er du enig i deres konklusion?"
"Hvordan nåede du frem til den konklusion?"
"Hvilken konklusion kan vi drage af dette?"
"Jeg har nået en ny konklusion om vores projekt. Vil du høre den?"
Tagebuch-Impulse
Beskriv en situation, hvor du nåede en vigtig konklusion. (Describe a situation where you reached an important conclusion.)
Tænk over en nylig diskussion. Hvad var din konklusion om emnet? (Think about a recent discussion. What was your conclusion on the topic?)
Hvordan påvirker dine konklusioner dine handlinger? (How do your conclusions affect your actions?)
Har du nogensinde ændret en konklusion efter at have fået mere information? Beskriv det. (Have you ever changed a conclusion after getting more information? Describe it.)
Skriv om en konklusion, du er stolt af at have nået. (Write about a conclusion you are proud to have reached.)
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This sentence means 'It is a good conclusion.' in Danish. 'Det' means 'it', 'er' means 'is', 'en' means 'a', 'god' means 'good', and 'konklusion' means 'conclusion'.
This sentence means 'We cannot reach a conclusion.' in Danish. 'Vi' means 'we', 'kan' means 'can', 'ikke' means 'not', 'nå' means 'reach', 'en' means 'a', and 'konklusion' means 'conclusion'.
This sentence means 'What is your conclusion?' in Danish. 'Hvad' means 'what', 'er' means 'is', 'din' means 'your', and 'konklusion' means 'conclusion'.
Efter lang tids diskussion kom de endelig frem til en ___. (After a long discussion, they finally reached a ___.)
In this context, 'konklusion' refers to the reasoned judgment or decision at the end of the discussion. While 'beslutning' (decision) is close, 'konklusion' specifically implies a summary or outcome based on reasoning.
Rapporten præsenterer en klar ___ baseret på data. (The report presents a clear ___ based on data.)
A report typically ends with a 'konklusion' that summarizes the findings and is supported by data. 'Analyse' is the process, not the final judgment.
Hans ___ var, at vi skulle starte forfra. (His ___ was that we should start over.)
Here, 'konklusion' implies a decision or judgment reached after considering the situation, leading to the suggestion to start over. It's a reasoned outcome.
Vi må drage vores egen ___ efter at have hørt alle argumenterne. (We must draw our own ___ after hearing all the arguments.)
To 'draw a conclusion' (drage en konklusion) is a common phrase meaning to form a judgment or decision based on presented information.
Hvilken ___ kan vi trække ud fra disse resultater? (What ___ can we draw from these results?)
Similar to the previous example, 'trække en konklusion' means to infer or deduce a final judgment or decision from the given results.
Selvom beviserne var få, nåede de alligevel en ___ om hans uskyld. (Even though the evidence was scarce, they still reached a ___ about his innocence.)
In this context, 'konklusion' signifies the final judgment or decision reached, even with limited evidence, regarding his innocence.
He reached an important conclusion after the meeting.
What is your conclusion on the matter?
The report contains a clear conclusion.
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Min konklusion er, at vi skal handle nu.
Focus: konklusion
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Er du enig i denne konklusion?
Focus: enig
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Vi mangler stadig en endelig konklusion.
Focus: endelig
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Efter lange diskussioner nåede de endelig til en ____.
Here, 'konklusion' refers to the final outcome or decision after a period of discussion or deliberation.
Hvilken ____ kan vi drage ud fra disse data?
In this context, 'konklusion' means the inference or judgment that can be made based on the provided data.
Hans tale manglende en klar ____ i slutningen.
Here, 'konklusion' refers to the final part of a speech or argument that summarizes the main points and draws a final judgment.
Undersøgelsen førte til en uventet ____ om emnet.
'Konklusion' here signifies the unexpected result or finding that came from the investigation.
Vi må ikke forhastet drage en ____ uden at have alle fakta.
This sentence emphasizes the importance of having all facts before making a final judgment or 'konklusion'.
Dommeren præsenterede sin ____ efter at have overvejet alle beviser.
In a legal context, 'konklusion' refers to the judge's final finding or judgment based on the evidence presented.
Hvilket ord betyder 'the main outcome or decision'?
Konklusion refererer til den endelige dom eller beslutning baseret på ræsonnement.
Vælg den sætning, hvor 'konklusion' bruges korrekt:
Alle sætninger bruger 'konklusion' korrekt i betydningen 'udfald' eller 'afslutning'.
Hvad er det mest passende synonym for 'konklusion' i en akademisk kontekst?
Mens 'resultat' kan være en del af en konklusion, og 'resumé' ofte opsummerer, er 'afslutning' det mest direkte synonym for den del af en tekst, der præsenterer den endelige dom eller beslutning.
En 'konklusion' kommer altid i starten af en tekst.
En 'konklusion' kommer typisk i slutningen af en tekst, hvor den opsummerer og præsenterer den endelige dom eller beslutning.
At nå en 'konklusion' indebærer ofte en form for ræsonnement eller analyse.
Definitionen af 'konklusion' er en dom eller beslutning nået gennem ræsonnement.
Ordet 'konklusion' kan kun bruges i videnskabelige artikler.
'Konklusion' kan bruges i mange forskellige sammenhænge, ikke kun videnskabelige artikler, f.eks. i rapporter, præsentationer eller dagligdags samtaler.
The sentence talks about reaching a conclusion after a long discussion.
This sentence asks about a conclusion based on presented evidence.
The report has a clear conclusion about the project's success.
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Jeg er kommet til den konklusion, at vi skal ændre vores strategi.
Focus: konklusion
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Hvilken konklusion kan vi drage fra disse resultater?
Focus: drage
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Denne konklusion er baseret på grundig analyse.
Focus: grundig
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Hvilket ord er et synonym for 'konklusion' i denne sætning: 'Efter en lang debat nåede vi frem til en god ______.'
En beslutning er ofte resultatet af en konklusion. (A decision is often the result of a conclusion.)
Hvilken af følgende sætninger bruger ordet 'konklusion' korrekt?
En konklusion opsummerer og fremhæver ofte nøglepunkter fra en rapport eller et studie. (A conclusion often summarizes and highlights key points from a report or study.)
Hvilket ord beskriver bedst processen, der fører til en 'konklusion'?
Overvejelse involverer tanke og analyse, som ofte fører til en konklusion. (Consideration involves thought and analysis, which often leads to a conclusion.)
Ordet 'konklusion' kan bruges om en hurtig og uigennemtænkt mening.
En konklusion er typisk et resultat af ræsonnement og overvejelse, ikke en hurtig og uigennemtænkt mening. (A conclusion is typically the result of reasoning and consideration, not a quick and unthought-out opinion.)
Man kan 'drage en konklusion' baseret på beviser.
At 'drage en konklusion' betyder at nå frem til en bedømmelse baseret på facts eller beviser. (To 'draw a conclusion' means to reach a judgment based on facts or evidence.)
Synonymet for 'konklusion' er altid 'spørgsmål'.
'Spørgsmål' er det modsatte af en konklusion; en konklusion er et svar eller en opsummering. (A 'question' is the opposite of a conclusion; a conclusion is an answer or a summary.)
Skriv en kort paragraf (3-4 sætninger) om en nylig begivenhed eller et problem, og afslut den med din konklusion. Fokuser på at bruge 'konklusion' korrekt i sætningen.
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Efter at have analyseret alle data om salget i sidste kvartal, kan vi se en klar tendens til faldende interesse for produkt X. Der er også et stigende antal klager. Min konklusion er, at vi bør trække produktet tilbage fra markedet og fokusere på nye innovationer.
Forestil dig, at du skal skrive en e-mail til din chef om et projekt. Du har undersøgt forskellige løsninger. Skriv en sætning, hvor du præsenterer din konklusion om den bedste løsning.
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Efter en grundig gennemgang af de potentielle løsninger, er min konklusion, at mulighed B vil være den mest omkostningseffektive og tidssvarende løsning for projektet.
Skriv en sætning, hvor du forklarer, hvad 'konklusion' betyder for dig i en faglig kontekst.
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I en faglig kontekst er en konklusion for mig en velbegrundet sammenfatning af en analyse eller diskussion, der fører til et klart resultat eller en anbefaling.
Hvad var komitéens konklusion?
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Efter mange timers debat nåede komitéen endelig frem til en konklusion. De besluttede at implementere den nye strategi med det samme. Selvom ikke alle var enige, var det den bedste løsning for virksomhedens fremtid.
Hvad var komitéens konklusion?
Teksten siger, at de nåede frem til en konklusion, og derefter står der 'De besluttede at implementere den nye strategi med det samme.', hvilket er selve konklusionen.
Teksten siger, at de nåede frem til en konklusion, og derefter står der 'De besluttede at implementere den nye strategi med det samme.', hvilket er selve konklusionen.
Hvilken af disse udtalelser er i overensstemmelse med konklusionen i teksten?
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Undersøgelsen viste, at kaffeforbrug ikke havde en negativ indvirkning på helbredet, som tidligere antaget. Faktisk var der en lille positiv effekt. Derfor er den endelige konklusion, at moderat kaffedrikning er uskadeligt.
Hvilken af disse udtalelser er i overensstemmelse med konklusionen i teksten?
Teksten slutter med: 'Derfor er den endelige konklusion, at moderat kaffedrikning er uskadeligt.'
Teksten slutter med: 'Derfor er den endelige konklusion, at moderat kaffedrikning er uskadeligt.'
Hvilket udsagn beskriver bedst, hvordan man når frem til en god konklusion ifølge teksten?
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For at træffe en god beslutning er det vigtigt at indsamle alle relevante informationer. Derefter skal man analysere dem kritisk og objektivt. Kun på den måde kan man nå frem til en velbegrundet konklusion, der holder i længden.
Hvilket udsagn beskriver bedst, hvordan man når frem til en god konklusion ifølge teksten?
Teksten forklarer trinene: 'indsamle alle relevante informationer' og derefter 'analysere dem kritisk og objektivt', for at nå frem til en 'velbegrundet konklusion'.
Teksten forklarer trinene: 'indsamle alle relevante informationer' og derefter 'analysere dem kritisk og objektivt', for at nå frem til en 'velbegrundet konklusion'.
This sentence structure (subject-verb-adverbial phrase) is common in Danish. 'Efter' (After) introduces a temporal phrase, followed by the main clause.
'Det er vigtigt at' (It is important to) is a common introductory phrase, followed by the infinitive clause. 'Baseret på data' (based on data) modifies 'konklusion'.
The possessive pronoun 'Hans' (His) precedes 'konklusion'. 'Var udtryk for' (was an expression of) is a common idiomatic phrase.
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Use with 'at'
Danish often uses the preposition 'at' after 'konklusion' when referring to the conclusion that something is the case. For example: 'Konklusionen er, at vi skal mødes i morgen.' (The conclusion is that we should meet tomorrow.)
Synonyms for 'konklusion'
Other words that can sometimes be used similarly to 'konklusion' include 'resultat' (result) or 'udfald' (outcome). However, 'konklusion' specifically implies a reasoned judgment.
Plural form
The plural form of 'konklusion' is 'konklusioner'. For example: 'Vi nåede frem til flere konklusioner.' (We arrived at several conclusions.)
Common phrases with 'drage'
A very common verb used with 'konklusion' is 'drage' (to draw). So, 'at drage en konklusion' means 'to draw a conclusion'. Example: 'Han drog den forkerte konklusion.' (He drew the wrong conclusion.)
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