German word

attestieren

Pronunciation

IPA/atɛsˈtiːʁən/

Meaning

  • verbcertify

Example

Der Arzt attestiert die Arbeitsunfähigkeit.

The doctor certifies the patient's inability to work.

Illustration for attestieren (certify)

More examples

Die Kammer attestiert die Gültigkeit des Zeugnisses.

The chamber certifies the validity of the certificate.

Core concept

A doctor or official puts a fact into a formal written record that others can rely on.

Common phrases

  • die Gültigkeit attestieren

    certify the validity

  • die Identität attestieren

    certify the identity

Similar words

bestätigen: Official confirmation that a fact or piece of information is correct.
bescheinigen: Written certification that a fact, qualification, or status exists.
nachweisen: Proof of a fact or claim through supporting evidence.
belegen: Support for a fact or claim through documents or other evidence.

Definition in German

offiziell oder formell etwas bestätigen oder bescheinigen, meist schriftlich und oft durch ein Attest; häufig in medizinischen und amtlichen Fällen verwendet

Word origin

German attestieren comes from Latin attestari, meaning 'to bear witness', formed from ad- 'to' and testari 'to testify'.

Usage tips

  • Attestieren is formal and commonly takes the certified matter as an accusative object; everyday confirmation usually uses bestätigen.

Other meanings

  • corroborateverb

Opposites

Related words

  • Attestcertificatenoun
  • Attestierungattestationnoun

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