statement

Aussage, Behauptung

Etwas Gesagtes oder Geschriebenes, das eine Tatsache oder Behauptung ausdrückt.

In einfachem Englisch: Something someone says or writes that presents a fact or claim.

• That statement is not true.
• Her statement about the weather was correct.
• Which of these statements do you agree with?

So benutzt man es: statement that… (His statement that the door was locked was false.)

Synonyme: claim, assertion

Häufige Wendungen: true statement, make a statement, statement about something, brief statement

Stellungnahme, Statement

Das Ausdrücken eigener Überzeugungen oder Unterstützung durch Worte oder Handlungen.

In einfachem Englisch: An expression of what someone believes or supports, through words or actions.

• The painting makes a political statement.
• Her speech was a clear statement of her beliefs.
• Their decision to stay away was a statement against the policy.

So benutzt man es: statement of something (The letter was a statement of support for the workers.)

Synonyme: declaration, expression

Häufige Wendungen: political statement, statement of support, make a statement