German word

Nachweis

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈnaːxvaɪ̯s/

Meaning

  • masculine nounproof

Example

Der Nachweis fehlt.

The proof is missing.

Illustration for Nachweis (proof)

More examples

Das Dokument kann als Nachweis dienen.

The document can serve as evidence.

Core concept

A certificate, record, or other supporting item that turns a claim into something verifiable.

Common phrases

  • als Nachweis dienen

    serve as evidence

  • Nachweis verlangen

    demand proof

  • elektronischer Nachweis

    electronic evidence

Similar words

Dokument: An official text or electronic file submitted during a formal procedure or report.
Urkunde: A formal certificate showing official recognition or a legally established fact.
Bestätigung: A short certificate or notice stating that something was received or registered.
Beleg: A paper or electronic record showing that a transaction or payment took place.

Definition in German

eine Urkunde oder ein sonstiger Beleg, mit dem man einen Sachverhalt oder eine Leistung beweist

Word origin

The noun Nachweis was formed from nachweisen, combining nach with weisen, 'to show'; weisen is an inherited Germanic verb recorded as Old High German wisan.

Usage tips

  • Formal requests commonly use Nachweis erbringen for providing proof and Nachweis vorlegen for presenting a document or record.

Other meanings

  • evidencenoun
  • certificatenoun

Opposites

Related words

  • Nachweisführungprovision of proofnoun
  • nachweisbarverifiableadjective

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