Meaning 1neutral · 82%
A statement that something is true, which may still need proof.
Natural examples
Die Behauptung ließ sich später nicht beweisen.
The claim could not be proven later.
Er wiederholte seine Behauptung vor dem Ausschuss.
He repeated his claim before the committee.
Für diese Behauptung fehlen konkrete Zahlen.
Concrete figures are missing for this claim.
Usage note
Behauptung often sounds more skeptical than Aussage. One makes or puts forward a claim.
Mini-lesson: Behauptung
A statement that something is true, which may still need proof. Behauptung often sounds more skeptical than Aussage. One makes or puts forward a claim.
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