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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.
determination / identification
The process of determining or identifying something precisely, for example a person's identity or the cause of a problem.
Die Feststellung der Personalien durch die Polizei dauerte nur wenige Minuten.
The police's identification of the personal details took only a few minutes.
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
Both words can refer to the content of a sentence or communication. „Aussage“ initially states neutrally what was said, whereas „Feststellung“ presents the content as the result of an observation, examination, or consideration. Use „Feststellung“ when a fact has been established or determined.
Die Feststellung der Prüfung war, dass das Gerät sicher funktioniert.
The finding of the inspection was that the device was functioning safely.
Die Aussage des Mitarbeiters beschrieb den Ablauf des Gesprächs.
The employee's statement described what happened during the conversation.
