C1 Expression Très formel 3 min de lecture

Haupteffekte zeigten sich für beide Faktoren mit

Main effects were shown for both factors with

Littéralement: Main-effects showed themselves for both factors with

Use this phrase exclusively in academic or professional data reporting to describe significant results for two variables.

En 15 secondes

  • Reports significant impacts of two variables in a formal study.
  • Essential for German academic writing and scientific data reports.
  • Followed by statistical values to prove the findings.

Signification

This phrase is used to report that two different variables in a study or analysis both had a significant impact on the final result.

Exemples clés

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Writing a psychology thesis

Haupteffekte zeigten sich für beide Faktoren mit p < .05.

Main effects were shown for both factors with p < .05.

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Presenting market research to a board

Haupteffekte zeigten sich für beide Faktoren mit Blick auf den Umsatz.

Main effects were shown for both factors regarding revenue.

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3

A humorous take on a bad date

Haupteffekte zeigten sich für beide Faktoren mit meiner schlechten Laune.

Main effects were shown for both factors regarding my bad mood.

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Contexte culturel

This phrase is a staple of 'Wissenschaftssprache' (academic language) in Germany. It stems from the rigorous statistical traditions in German psychology and social sciences. Using it correctly signals that you are part of the 'Bildungsbürgertum' (educated class).

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The 'Mit' Rule

Always follow 'mit' with a statistical value like 'p < .05' or 'F(1, 40) = 5.2'. Without the data, the sentence feels unfinished to a German academic.

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Don't get personal

Never use this for personal opinions. If you say 'Haupteffekte zeigten sich für mein Abendessen,' you'll sound like you're analyzing your food in a lab.

En 15 secondes

  • Reports significant impacts of two variables in a formal study.
  • Essential for German academic writing and scientific data reports.
  • Followed by statistical values to prove the findings.

What It Means

Imagine you are a scientist in a lab. You are testing how sunlight and water affect plant growth. If both sunlight and water make a big difference, you have found your Haupteffekte. This phrase is the formal way to announce those findings. It essentially says, 'Both things we looked at really mattered.' It is the bread and butter of German academic writing. You are pointing out clear trends in your data. It sounds very precise and authoritative.

How To Use It

You usually follow this phrase with a statistical value. For example, you might add a p-value or an F-statistic. The structure is quite rigid. You start with the subject Haupteffekte. Then comes the verb zeigten sich. You specify the subjects with für beide Faktoren. Finally, mit introduces the technical proof. It is like building a Lego set. Each piece has a specific place. If you move them, the whole thing falls apart.

When To Use It

Use this when you are writing a university paper. It is perfect for a thesis or a lab report. You can also use it in a professional business presentation. If you are analyzing market trends, it sounds very impressive. It tells your boss you did your homework. Use it whenever you need to sound like an expert. It belongs in the world of facts and figures. It is the 'tuxedo' of German sentences.

When NOT To Use It

Do not use this at a casual dinner party. If you say this about your cooking, people will stare. 'Main effects were shown for salt and pepper' sounds like a robot made soup. Avoid it in text messages to friends unless you are joking. It is way too stiff for emotional conversations. If you tell your partner 'Main effects were shown for your smile,' they might leave. Keep it away from casual, everyday storytelling.

Cultural Background

Germany has a long history of being the land of 'Dichter und Denker'. This means 'poets and thinkers.' Precision in science is a huge part of German culture. Academic German, or Wissenschaftssprache, is almost like a separate language. It is designed to be objective and neutral. This phrase reflects the German desire for clarity and structural integrity. It shows that the speaker respects the data above all else. It is a hallmark of the rigorous German university system.

Common Variations

You might hear Es ergaben sich signifikante Haupteffekte. This just adds the word 'significant' for extra punch. Another version is Haupteffekte wurden beobachtet. This means 'Main effects were observed.' Some people use Es zeigten sich Haupteffekte hinsichtlich.... This means 'Main effects were shown regarding...'. All of these variations keep the same formal tone. They all signal that you are doing serious analytical work. Stick to these to stay safe in academic circles.

Notes d'usage

This phrase is strictly for formal, academic, or high-level professional contexts. It follows a rigid grammatical structure and is almost always accompanied by statistical data.

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The 'Mit' Rule

Always follow 'mit' with a statistical value like 'p < .05' or 'F(1, 40) = 5.2'. Without the data, the sentence feels unfinished to a German academic.

⚠️

Don't get personal

Never use this for personal opinions. If you say 'Haupteffekte zeigten sich für mein Abendessen,' you'll sound like you're analyzing your food in a lab.

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Nominal Style

German academics love nouns. Notice how 'Haupteffekte' (Main effects) starts the sentence. This 'Nominalstil' makes you sound objective and professional.

Exemples

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#1 Writing a psychology thesis
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Haupteffekte zeigten sich für beide Faktoren mit p < .05.

Main effects were shown for both factors with p < .05.

This is the classic way to report statistical significance in a paper.

#2 Presenting market research to a board
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Haupteffekte zeigten sich für beide Faktoren mit Blick auf den Umsatz.

Main effects were shown for both factors regarding revenue.

Used here to show that both price and advertising affected sales.

#3 A humorous take on a bad date
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Haupteffekte zeigten sich für beide Faktoren mit meiner schlechten Laune.

Main effects were shown for both factors regarding my bad mood.

The speaker is jokingly treating their date's jokes and the bad food as scientific variables.

#4 Explaining a scientific experiment to a colleague
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In unserer Analyse zeigten sich Haupteffekte für beide Faktoren mit deutlicher Ausprägung.

In our analysis, main effects were shown for both factors with clear significance.

A slightly more descriptive way to talk about the results.

#5 Texting a fellow student about a group project
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Haupteffekte zeigten sich für beide Faktoren mit dem neuen Datensatz!

Main effects were shown for both factors with the new dataset!

Excitement about finally getting the results they needed for their project.

#6 Discussing a health study
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Haupteffekte zeigten sich für beide Faktoren mit einer Verbesserung der Vitalwerte.

Main effects were shown for both factors with an improvement in vital signs.

Reporting how both diet and sleep improved health in a study.

Teste-toi

Complete the academic sentence reporting on two variables.

Haupteffekte ___ sich für beide Faktoren mit signifikanten Werten.

✓ Correct ! ✗ Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : zeigten

The reflexive verb 'sich zeigen' (to show itself/to appear) is the standard term for reporting results in German science.

Choose the correct preposition to describe what the effects apply to.

Haupteffekte zeigten sich ___ beide Faktoren mit p < .01.

✓ Correct ! ✗ Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : für

In this context, 'für' (for) is the required preposition to indicate the variables being discussed.

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Aides visuelles

Formality of 'Haupteffekte zeigten sich...'

Casual

Talking to friends about results.

Beides hat funktioniert.

Neutral

Discussing a project in a meeting.

Beide Punkte waren wichtig.

Formal

Writing a business report.

Beide Faktoren hatten einen Einfluss.

Very Formal

Scientific publication or thesis.

Haupteffekte zeigten sich für beide Faktoren mit...

Where to use this phrase

Haupteffekte zeigten sich...
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University Library

Writing the 'Results' section of a paper.

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Scientific Conference

Presenting a poster with data charts.

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Corporate Boardroom

Analyzing the impact of a marketing campaign.

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Research Lab

Discussing findings with a professor.

Questions fréquentes

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It refers to the 'main effects' in statistics, meaning the consistent effect of one independent variable on a dependent variable, ignoring other variables.

Only if you are being sarcastic or talking to a fellow scientist about work. It is far too formal for buying bread or chatting with neighbors.

The verb is sich zeigen, which literally means 'to show itself.' In German, results 'show themselves' rather than just 'appearing' like they do in English.

No, you can change it to für den Faktor A if there is only one, or für alle drei Faktoren if there are more.

This is definitely C1/C2 level. It is specific to academic and professional registers that you learn once you have mastered basic communication.

Yes, you could say Beide Dinge hatten eine große Wirkung (Both things had a big effect), which is much more natural in casual speech.

If you are talking about multiple effects, yes. If there is only one, you would say Ein Haupteffekt zeigte sich....

Yes, if you are sending a formal data analysis report to your manager or a client. It shows high-level competence.

In statistics, you often look for a Wechselwirkung (interaction effect), where the two factors influence each other.

No, it is standard High German (Hochdeutsch) used in universities and research centers across Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.

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