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statement
An oral or written utterance in which something is communicated, claimed, or explained. This can be simple information, an opinion, or a formal statement.
Seine Aussage bei der Polizei war widersprüchlich.
His statement to the police was contradictory.
message
The central message, deeper meaning, or main point of a work of art, text, or action. It is about what is meant to be expressed or conveyed by it.
Was ist die politische Aussage dieses Theaterstücks?
What is the political message of this play?
proposition
In logic and grammar, a sentence or proposition that states a fact and can be true or false. It stands in contrast to a question or a command.
Der Satz „Berlin ist die Hauptstadt von Deutschland“ ist eine wahre Aussage.
The sentence 'Berlin is the capital of Germany' is a true proposition.
The noun 'die Aussage' (statement) derives directly from the verb 'aussagen' (to state). This verb means to communicate something orally or in writing, and is made up of 'aus' and 'sagen' (to say). So the basic idea is to 'say something out.'
Der Zeuge wollte keine Aussage machen.
The witness did not want to make a statement.
When a person says something, especially in an official context (police, court), the first meaning is intended. If it is about the message or meaning of a work (film, book, art), the second meaning is intended.
Die Aussage des Angeklagten überzeugte den Richter nicht.
The defendant's statement did not convince the judge.
In legal or police contexts, 'Aussage' (statement) is often combined with certain verbs. Typical expressions are 'eine Aussage machen' (to make a statement), 'eine Aussage treffen' (to make a statement), or 'die Aussage verweigern' (to refuse to testify).
Er hat das Recht, die Aussage zu verweigern.
He has the right to refuse to testify.
When referring to the message of a work, 'Aussage' (message/statement) is often made more precise by an adjective or a genitive object. Common phrases are 'die eigentliche Aussage' (the actual message), 'die politische Aussage' (the political message), or 'die Aussage des Films' (the message of the film).
Die eigentliche Aussage des Gedichts erschließt sich erst beim zweiten Lesen.
The actual message of the poem only becomes clear on a second reading.
The meaning as a sentence that can be true or false is limited to specialized fields such as logic, linguistics, or philosophy. In normal everyday language, 'Aussage' (statement/proposition) is not used this way.
In der Logik ist jede Aussage entweder wahr oder falsch.
In logic, every proposition is either true or false.
word
Wort and Aussage can both refer to something someone says. Wort tends to mean a brief or linguistically framed utterance, while Aussage refers to the communicative contribution containing information that is communicated or asserted. Use Wort for the wording and Aussage for what is being communicated.
Mit dieser Aussage erklärte die Sprecherin ihren Standpunkt.
The speaker explained her position with this statement.
Mit wenigen Worten erklärte die Sprecherin ihren Standpunkt.
The speaker explained her position in just a few words.
