Die Bestätigung
Example: Ich habe die Bestätigung für meine Hotelreservierung erhalten.
Definition
"Die Bestätigung" refers to a written or verbal statement that confirms or verifies the truth or accuracy of something, such as a reservation or agreement. For example, receiving "die Bestätigung" for a hotel booking ensures it is officially acknowledged.
Etymology
The word "die Bestätigung" comes from the German verb 'bestätigen,' meaning 'to confirm or affirm.' It combines 'be-' (a prefix that often turns verbs into transitive ones) and 'stätigen,' related to 'stetig,' meaning 'steady' or 'firm.' Did you know that "die Bestätigung" literally suggests making something firm or certain?
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"Die Bestätigung" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - Tourism - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 135 commonly used words.
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