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laut dem Stand der Technik

Grammar & Usage

fixed expression

formal, technical

How it works

This phrase uses the preposition "laut" (according to), which typically governs the genitive case but is often used with the dative case in modern German, as seen here with "dem Stand". "Stand der Technik" is a noun phrase meaning 'state of the art' or 'current level of technology', where "der Technik" is in the genitive case describing "Stand". It's commonly used in legal, engineering, and scientific contexts.

Sample sentences

Die Anlage muss laut dem Stand der Technik betrieben werden.

The plant must be operated according to the state of the art.

Wir entwickeln unsere Produkte stets laut dem Stand der Technik.

We always develop our products according to the state of the art.

Alle Sicherheitsvorkehrungen sind laut dem Stand der Technik getroffen worden.

All safety precautions have been taken according to the state of the art.

Quick facts

case_usage:While 'laut' can govern genitive, dative is very common, especially in spoken language and often in technical/legal texts. 'Laut des Standes der Technik' would be grammatically possible but less common than the dative version.

legal_context:This phrase is a legal term in German law, particularly in environmental protection, product liability, and patent law, defining a benchmark for technological advancement and safety.

Often used with

nach dem Stand der Technik

neuester Stand der Technik

Stand der Wissenschaft und Technik

dem Stand der Technik entsprechend

Stand der Technik berücksichtigen

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Example

Die Anlage muss laut dem Stand der Technik betrieben werden.

The plant must be operated according to the state of the art.

Wir entwickeln unsere Produkte stets laut dem Stand der Technik.

We always develop our products according to the state of the art.