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schlussfolgern

to draw a conclusion

verb SHLUS-fol-gern Rare
Mind & Emotions Mental States

Also means

to infer

Usage Note

Schlussfolgern is the formal verb for drawing logical conclusions from premises. It is more precise than schließen in logical contexts. The noun Schlussfolgerung (conclusion/inference) is very common in academic German.

Examples

"Aus den Beobachtungen lässt sich schlussfolgern, dass die Theorie stimmt."

Natural Translation

From the observations one can conclude that the theory is correct.

Literal Translation

From the observations lets itself conclude that the theory is-correct.

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