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die Stellungnahme

statement, opinion, comment, position paper

Er gab eine Stellungnahme ab.

He issued a statement.

Ich bitte um Ihre Stellungnahme.

I ask for your opinion.

Die Firma veröffentlichte eine Stellungnahme.

The company published a statement.

to issue a statement ((on/about sth.)) Die Regierung gab eine Stellungnahme zur Krise ab.

Synonyms: Meinung (opinion), Äußerung (remark), Kommentar (comment), Erklärung (declaration)

Composed of 'Stellung' (position) and 'nahme' (taking), literally meaning 'the taking of a position'.

Think of 'taking a stand' or 'taking a position' on an issue. This is a formal way to express an official opinion.

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