Konstatierung

Konstatierung is a German noun describing the act of konstatieren: to observe and declare something as a fact after examination or review. It denotes the process of establishing or confirming a fact, condition, or status and is usually found in formal, professional, or administrative writing. Common domains include legal documents, scientific reports, medical notes, and official attestations.

Etymology and nuance: Konstatierung derives from the verb konstatieren, which in turn relates to the Latin basis constare and the French constater. The term emphasizes that a finding has been verified and recorded as part of an official statement. It is often distinct from similar terms like Feststellung (determination) by stressing the assertion as a formal, evidentiary statement.

Usage in contexts: In practice, Konstatierung refers to the formal declaration of a result or condition after evaluation. Typical usages include Konstatierung eines Befunds (establishment of a finding), Konstatierung der Rechtslage (establishment of the legal position), or Konstatierung der Tatsachen (establishment of facts). In many cases, more common synonyms such as Feststellung are used, but Konstatierung highlights the act of declaring a verified result in a written record.

See also: Feststellung, Bestätigung, Beurteilung.

Notes: While widely understood in formal German, Konstatierung is relatively specialized and may be replaced by more everyday terms in less formal contexts.