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To establish something as a fact or express it formally, often after an examination or observation. It is an elevated expression for 'feststellen' (to determine / establish).
Nach der Analyse der Daten musste der Wissenschaftler konstatieren, dass seine Hypothese falsch war.
After analyzing the data, the scientist had to state that his hypothesis was wrong.
'Konstatieren' (to state) is a word used in elevated written language. It is often found in scientific texts, official reports, or journalism to formally record an observation or result.
In ihrem Bericht konstatiert die Kommission mehrere schwere Versäumnisse.
In its report, the commission states several serious failures.
The verb is typically used in two ways: either an accusative object follows, or a subordinate clause with 'dass' (that). Both variants express the fact that has been established.
Der Gutachter konstatierte zahlreiche Mängel am Gebäude.
The expert stated numerous defects in the building.
'Konstatieren' (to state) is often connected with abstract nouns that are the result of an analysis or observation. Typical phrases are: 'eine Tatsache konstatieren' (to state a fact), 'eine Veränderung konstatieren' (to note a change), 'einen Trend konstatieren' (to identify a trend), or 'einen Mangel konstatieren' (to state a defect).
Die Forscher konnten einen deutlichen Anstieg der Temperaturen konstatieren.
The researchers were able to note a significant rise in temperatures.
to determine / notice / secure
Both words refer to a fact established after an examination. „Feststellen“ is the neutral verb commonly used in everyday language, while „konstatieren“ expresses the same finding in a deliberately elevated and formal way. „Feststellen“ is usually the better choice in a normal report; „konstatieren“ can be appropriate in a deliberately official statement.
Nach der Kontrolle konstatierte die Kommission eine deutliche Verbesserung.
After the review, the commission formally stated that there had been a clear improvement.
Nach der Kontrolle stellte die Ärztin eine deutliche Verbesserung fest.
After the checkup, the doctor noted a clear improvement.
