Konsultiert

Konsultiert is a conjugated form of the German verb konsultieren, meaning to seek advice, information, or an opinion from a person or source with expertise. It is used to describe the act of consulting someone, or the result of such a consultation when used in spoken or written German.

Etymology and scope: The verb konsultieren is derived from Latin consūlere or, via French or other Romance languages, through Germanic borrowing. In modern German it covers consulting a professional (such as a doctor, lawyer, or engineer), consulting sources or references, and seeking an external opinion on a matter. The related noun is Konsultation, referring to the act or instance of consulting.

Usage and nuances: Konsultieren emphasizes obtaining expert guidance or information rather than giving advice. It is distinct from beratschlagen or beraten, which focus more on offering counsel or recommendations. Common contexts include medical practice (den Arzt konsultieren), legal or technical inquiries, and academic or research settings (eine Fachliteratur konsultieren). The phrase often appears in professional, formal, or clinical language.

Form and examples: Konsultiert can serve as the present tense third-person singular form (er/sie/es konsultiert) or as the past participle used with haben (ich habe konsultiert). The simple past is konsultierte. Example sentences: Er konsultiert regelmäßig Fachärzte. Ich habe den Experten konsultiert. A related term is die Konsultation, meaning the act or session of consulting, or the meeting during which advice is sought.