Die Bestätigung
Example: Ich habe gestern die Bestätigung für meinen Termin erhalten.
Definition
"Die Bestätigung" refers to the act or document of confirming something, such as an appointment or agreement, providing official acknowledgment or proof that an arrangement or statement is correct or has been accepted.
Etymology
The word "die Bestätigung" comes from the German verb "bestätigen," meaning to confirm or affirm. It combines the prefix "be-" with "stätigen," related to 'stating' or 'making firm.' Did you know? The concept of confirmation has always been important in legal and social contexts, hence the development of this noun.
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"Die Bestätigung" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (B1) - set 1", containing 119 commonly used words.
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