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A formal, often written expression of one's own opinion, position, or assessment regarding a specific topic or incident.
Die Ministerin wurde von der Presse um eine Stellungnahme zu den aktuellen Ereignissen gebeten.
The minister was asked by the press for a statement on the current events.
The word is the nominalization of the fixed expression 'Stellung nehmen' (to take a position / to comment), which means 'seine Meinung äußern' (to express one's opinion). A 'Stellungnahme' (statement) is therefore the result of this action: the opinion expressed.
Der Politiker wollte zu den Vorwürfen keine Stellung nehmen.
The politician did not want to comment on the accusations.
Common verbs used with 'Stellungnahme' (statement) are 'eine Stellungnahme abgeben' (to issue/give a statement), 'veröffentlichen' (to publish), or 'verweigern' (to refuse). Other people can 'fordern' (demand), 'verlangen' (request/demand), or 'darum bitten' (ask for) a statement.
Das Unternehmen hat eine offizielle Stellungnahme zu dem Vorfall abgegeben.
The company issued an official statement about the incident.
'Stellungnahme' (statement) is a formal word used mainly in official, political, legal, or business contexts. It describes a considered and often written expression of opinion.
Wir warten auf die schriftliche Stellungnahme des Anwalts.
We are waiting for the lawyer's written statement.
To name the topic of the statement, the preposition 'zu' + dative is almost always used.
Die Opposition verlangt eine Stellungnahme der Regierung zur aktuellen Krise.
The opposition is demanding a statement from the government on the current crisis.
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Kommentar and Stellungnahme can both express a position on a current topic. A Kommentar is often a journalistic contribution presenting and personally supporting an opinion. A Stellungnahme is a formal statement by a person or institution. Kommentar fits an opinion piece, while Stellungnahme fits an official position.
Die Stadt erklärt in ihrer Stellungnahme die geplante Schließung des Schwimmbads.
In its statement, the city explains the planned closure of the swimming pool.
Der Journalist kritisiert in seinem Kommentar die geplante Schließung des Schwimmbads.
In his commentary, the journalist criticizes the planned closure of the swimming pool.
