English–German

“confirm” in German

Pronunciation

IPA/bəˈʃtɛːtɪgən/

Example

Ich habe den Termin bestätigt.

I confirmed the appointment.

Illustration for bestätigen (confirm)

How to say “confirm” in German

“Confirm” in German is bestätigen.

A firm seal placed beside a fact, agreement, or appointment makes it stand as valid.

Full entry for bestätigen: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with bestätigen

Können Sie die Teilnahme bis morgen bestätigen?

Can you confirm your attendance by tomorrow?

Tips for using bestätigen

  • Bestätigen takes a direct object for the thing confirmed, while the person receiving confirmation can appear in the dative, as in 'jemandem etwas bestätigen'.

Other German words for “confirm”

Ich stelle fest, dass die Tür offen ist.

I confirm that the door is open.

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