Meaning 1neutral · 82%
The totality of facts and circumstances that matter in a particular case or context.
Natural examples
Die Polizei klärt den Sachverhalt anhand der Zeugenaussagen.
The police clarify the facts using witness statements.
Der Sachverhalt ist noch nicht vollständig bekannt.
The facts of the case are not yet fully known.
Bitte schildern Sie den Sachverhalt in zeitlicher Reihenfolge.
Please describe the facts in chronological order.
Usage note
Sachverhalt is masculine: der Sachverhalt; plural Sachverhalte. It is common in factual, legal, and administrative contexts.
Mini-lesson: Sachverhalt
The totality of facts and circumstances that matter in a particular case or context. Sachverhalt is masculine: der Sachverhalt; plural Sachverhalte. It is common in factual, legal, and administrative contexts.
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