German Conversation · Level 91
59 words
German word
Beleg
Pronunciation
IPA/bəˈleːk/
Meaning
- masculine nounproof
Example
Hast du einen Beleg für die Behauptung?
Do you have proof of the claim?
More examples
Das Foto ist ein starker Beleg für den Unfall.
The photo is strong evidence of the accident.
Core concept
A document placed beside an account, claim, or purchase to support or document it.
Common phrases
einen Beleg erbringen
provide evidence
als Beleg dienen
serve as evidence
konkreter Beleg
concrete evidence
Similar words
Quittung: A receipt confirming that payment was received.
Kassenbon: A short paper receipt listing a store purchase.
Rechnung: A formal bill requesting payment for goods, services, or fees.
Kontoauszug: An official bank statement showing account deposits, withdrawals, and transactions.
Definition in German
Schriftlicher oder elektronischer Beweis für einen Vorgang, zum Beispiel Quittung, Rechnung oder Kontoauszug.
Word origin
The noun Beleg comes from belegen, itself formed from be- and legen; the underlying idea of laying something down supports its later senses of evidence and transaction record.
Usage tips
- Beleg is broader than Quittung and can refer to evidence, a receipt, an invoice, or another supporting record, depending on context.
Other meanings
- receiptnoun
- copynoun
- vouchernoun
Opposites
- Widerlegungrefutationnoun
Related words
- belegenproveverb
- Belegbarkeitprovabilitynoun
- belegbarprovableadjective