Vorgenannten

Vorgenannten is a German attributive adjective form meaning “aforementioned” or “previously named.” It is derived from the past participle von nennen (to name) with the prefix vor-, and it refers to items that have already been introduced or listed in the text. The term is most common in formal, official, or academic writing.

Grammatically, vor genannt is declined like a standard adjective. In singular, the forms include der vorgenannte Mann (masculine nominative), die vorgenannte Frau (feminine nominative), and das vorgenannte Kind (neuter nominative). In plural, the form is die vorgenannten Personen (nominative/accusative) or den vorgenannten Personen (dative). The specific ending depends on the case and the presence or absence of a determiner; with a definite article, the ending -en is typical in the plural, as in die vorgenannten Punkte.

Usage and style notes: vorgenannten is predominantly found in written, formal language, such as legal documents, technical reports, or scholarly writing. It serves to link back to items already named earlier in the text, providing a concise reference without repetition. In more everyday language, alternatives like oben genannt or zuvor genannt may be used, though these are somewhat less formal.

Examples:

- Die vorgenannten Quellen legen nahe, dass weitere Untersuchungen erforderlich sind.

- Der vorgenannte Sachverhalt muss geprüft werden.

- Den vorgenannten Punkten ist besondere Aufmerksamkeit zu schenken.

Overall, vorgenannten functions as a precise, conventional way to refer to previously identified elements within a document, maintaining clarity while avoiding repetition.