This is the 980th most frequent German word.
aussagen
To state, declare, or testify.
The word 'aussagen' here refers to the act of giving a testimony or statement officially, typically in a legal context.
Die Zeugin sagte vor Gericht aus.
The witness testified in court.
The word 'aussagen' is used to indicate that something conveys information or meaning.
Dieses Gemälde sagt viel über die damalige Gesellschaft aus.
This painting says a lot about the society of that time.
Here, 'aussagen' is used to express what is being communicated or meant by something.