konstaterar

Konstaterar is a Swedish verb meaning to state something as a fact, to determine, or to establish that something is true. It is used primarily in formal, official, or scientific contexts, such as legal decisions, medical diagnoses, statistical reports, and journalistic writing when a conclusion is presented as established.

The verb is the present tense form; the infinitive is konstatera. The third-person singular present tense is konstaterar. Other forms include konstaterade (past) and konstaterat (supine/participial form). The noun form ett konstaterande refers to a finding or an assertion that something is true.

Usage notes: konstaterar is typically followed by a clause introduced by att (to) or used with a direct object. It carries a tone of objectivity and formality. In Swedish, it is common in public administration, legal texts, medical reporting, and research summaries. It can be used alongside synonyms such as fastställa or notera, though each term carries slightly different nuances: fastställa emphasizes determination of a fact, while notera conveys noting or observing a detail.

Examples:

- Läkaren konstaterade feber och infektion. (The doctor diagnosed fever and infection.)

- Enligt rapporten konstaterar myndigheterna att trenden vänder. (According to the report, authorities note that the trend is turning.)