besagt
aforementioned · said
Drückt aus, was in einem Text, Gesetz oder einer Aussage steht oder gemeint ist.
The German word "besagt" is an adjective that translates to "aforementioned" or "referred to". It is derived from the verb "besagen," which means "to state" or "to indicate". "Besagt" is often used in formal contexts to refer back to something that has been previously mentioned or specified.
Similar words in German include "genannt" (named) and "erwähnt" (mentioned).
Differences:
- "genannt" often refers to something explicitly named, whereas "besagt" can refer to both named and broader contexts or references in discourse.
- "erwähnt" implies that the thing has simply been mentioned, without the same formal or historical context suggestive of previous acknowledgment that comes with "besagt."
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Examples
Der besagte Artikel steht auf der letzten Seite der Zeitung.adjective
The aforementioned article is on the last page of the newspaper.
Das besagte Buch ist sehr interessant.adjective
The said book is very interesting.
Die besagte Regel gilt für alle Teilnehmer.adjective
The aforementioned rule applies to all participants.
Die besagte Entscheidung wurde gestern erklärt.adjective
The aforementioned decision was explained yesterday.
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