finding / statement
Loading your saved state.
statement / finding
A statement that establishes a fact as the result of an observation, examination, or consideration.
Seine Feststellung, dass die Zahlen nicht stimmen, löste eine lange Diskussion aus.
His finding that the numbers were incorrect sparked a long discussion.
The noun 'die Feststellung' (finding/statement/determination) is derived directly from the verb 'feststellen' (to determine/find out/state). It describes either the process of determining something (finding something out) or the result of that process (an established fact).
Das Verb „feststellen“ bedeutet, eine Information sicher zu ermitteln.
The verb 'feststellen' means to determine information with certainty.
When a 'Feststellung' (statement/finding) is a statement, the content is often attached with a 'dass' clause. The structure is then: 'die Feststellung, dass ...' (the finding/statement that ...).
Die Feststellung, dass das Projekt teurer wird, war für alle eine Überraschung.
The finding that the project would become more expensive came as a surprise to everyone.
A statement or observation is often not 'made' with the usual verb, but expressed with the fixed phrase 'eine Feststellung treffen' (to make a finding / to make a statement).
Der Gutachter hat in seinem Bericht eine wichtige Feststellung getroffen.
The expert made an important finding in his report.
As a process of determining something, 'Feststellung' (determination/identification) is often used in official, scientific, or medical contexts. Typical collocations are 'die Feststellung der Identität' (the identification of identity) or 'die Feststellung der Ursache' (the determination of the cause).
Die Feststellung der genauen Schadenshöhe wird noch einige Zeit dauern.
Determining the exact amount of damage will still take some time.
statement
'die Aussage' and 'die Feststellung' can both express something that someone says or writes. 'Aussage' is broader and can be an opinion, information, or an explanation. 'Feststellung' sounds more factual and usually means a result from observation, examination, or reflection. It establishes a fact, often without a strong personal opinion. Learners may confuse the words because both can seem like claims. If someone is simply communicating something, 'Aussage' fits. If something is presented as a checked or observed result, 'Feststellung' fits better.
Nach der Kontrolle machte der Mechaniker die Feststellung, dass die Batterie leer war.
After the inspection, the mechanic made the finding that the battery was dead.
Marias Aussage überrascht mich, weil sie den Termin anders in Erinnerung hat.
Maria's statement surprises me because she remembers the appointment differently.