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claim / assertion
A statement presented as fact, often without proof being provided for it; a thesis or postulate.
Das ist eine mutige Behauptung, für die Sie erst einmal Beweise liefern müssen.
That is a bold claim, for which you first need to provide evidence.
'Die Behauptung' (the claim/assertion) is the noun form of the verb 'behaupten' (to claim/assert). It describes the result of asserting something: a statement presented as fact.
Er behauptet, die Lösung für das Problem zu kennen.
He claims to know the solution to the problem.
A 'Behauptung' (claim/assertion) can be 'aufstellen' (made/put forward), 'beweisen' (proved), 'überprüfen' (checked/verified), or 'widerlegen' (refuted). These verbs describe how one deals with an unproven statement.
Die Wissenschaftler konnten die Behauptung durch ein Experiment widerlegen.
The scientists were able to refute the claim through an experiment.
To formulate the content of a claim precisely, a subordinate clause with 'dass' (that) is often attached.
Die Behauptung, dass die Erde flach sei, ist längst widerlegt.
The claim that the earth is flat has long since been refuted.
This meaning is rarer and is usually found in business or strategy contexts. Signal words are 'Marktführerschaft' (market leadership), 'Position' (position), or 'Stellung' (standing/position).
Die Behauptung der Vormachtstellung in der Region war das wichtigste Ziel des Unternehmens.
The maintenance of the dominant position in the region was the company's most important goal.
statement
A 'Behauptung' (claim / assertion) is a specific kind of 'Aussage' (statement). Both words mean something that someone says or writes. 'Aussage' is more neutral and can be a piece of information, an explanation, or an opinion. 'Behauptung' sounds more like someone is presenting something as a fact, even though it may not be proven. That is why learners may confuse the words. If you are speaking neutrally about something that was said, use 'Aussage'; if doubt or a lack of evidence is important, 'Behauptung' fits better.
Für diese Behauptung gibt es bisher keinen Beweis.
So far, there is no evidence for this claim.
Die Aussage der Ärztin hat die Eltern beruhigt.
The doctor's statement reassured the parents.