konstateres

Konstateres is the present passive form of the Swedish verb konstatera, meaning to state, ascertain, or determine something as true based on evidence or observation. It is commonly used in formal writing—legal, administrative, scientific, or evaluative texts—to report findings or conclusions whose validity is supported by data or testimony.

Etymology and meaning: The verb konstatera derives from the idea of establishing a fact, with its passive form konstateras indicating that a fact is being established or stated. The term is part of a broader family of related forms such as konstaterande (the act of ascertaining) and konstaterad (ascertained, established).

Usage: In Swedish, phrases like Det konstaterades att … or Enligt rapporten konstateras att … are typical. The construction introduces a conclusion or finding supported by investigation, measurements, or documentation. The term is especially common in official reports, court documents, and investigative journalism, where precise conclusions are required.

Examples:

- Det konstaterades vid undersökningen att felet låg i mjukvaran.

- Enligt rapporten konstateras att företaget uppnått sina mål för perioden.

Notes: While often formal, konstateres can appear in journalism and policy writing to convey verified findings. Related terms include konstatera (to state or ascertain), konstaterande (the act of ascertaining), and konstaterad (ascertained).