German word

Gutachten

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈguːtˌaxtn̩/

Meaning

  • neuter nounexpert report

Example

Die Gutachten wurden gestern per Post zugestellt.

The expert reports were delivered by mail yesterday.

Illustration for Gutachten (expert report)

More examples

Bevor wir zahlen, sollten wir das Gutachten prüfen.

Before we pay, we should review the expert report.

Core concept

A documented expert review that organizes findings and supports a professional judgment.

Common phrases

  • ein Gutachten erstellen

    prepare an expert report

  • ein Gutachten prüfen

    review an expert report

  • ein Gutachten anfordern

    request an expert report

Similar words

Bericht: A written account of events, investigations, and their results.
Bescheinigung: An official document certifying a fact or the completion of a procedure.
Attest: A medical document certifying health status or diagnostic findings.
Zeugnis: A formal record of academic achievement or work performance.

Definition in German

Ein formales, schriftliches Ergebnis einer fachlichen Untersuchung, das Sachverhalte zusammenfasst und eine begründete Einschätzung enthält.

Word origin

The noun comes from gutachten, formed from gut and achten and used for an expert's considered assessment.

Usage tips

  • German commonly uses ein Gutachten erstellen or anfertigen for producing an expert report, rather than a direct equivalent of English write a report.

Other meanings

  • written opinionnoun
  • appraisal reportnoun
  • evaluation reportnoun

Opposites

  • Mutmaßungspeculationnoun

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