German word

Sachverhalt

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈzaxfɛɐ̯ˌhalt/

Meaning

  • masculine nouncircumstances

Example

Wir müssen den Sachverhalt klären.

We need to clarify the circumstances.

Illustration for Sachverhalt (circumstances)

More examples

Die Anwältin legte den Sachverhalt detailliert dar.

The lawyer set out the circumstances in detail.

Core concept

A complete factual picture of an event, ready for someone to assess or explain.

Common phrases

  • den Sachverhalt zusammenfassen

    summarize the circumstances

  • einen Sachverhalt darstellen

    present the circumstances

  • Fragen zum Sachverhalt stellen

    ask questions about the circumstances

Similar words

Tatsache: An actual occurrence or established truth.
Sachlage: The complete circumstances and unfolding of a matter.
Situation: The immediate circumstances or position affecting someone or something.

Definition in German

Konkrete Sachlage oder Faktenlage zu einem Vorgang, die für Bewertung oder Erklärung relevant sind.

Word origin

The compound Sachverhalt joins Sache, "matter," and Verhalt, "state or condition," and names the state in which a matter exists.

Usage tips

  • The masculine noun has the plural form Sachverhalte, with -e added to the singular form.

Other meanings

  • matternoun
  • factnoun

Opposites

Related words

  • Sachverhaltsberichtreport on the circumstancesnoun
  • Sachverhaltsrechercheresearch into the circumstancesnoun
  • sachverhaltsbezogenfact-relatedadjective

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