die Urkunde
Translation
certificate, document, deed, record
Examples
Sie erhielt eine Urkunde für ihre Leistung.
She received a certificate for her achievement.
Diese alte Urkunde ist sehr wertvoll.
This old document is very valuable.
Grammar Patterns
a certificate ((for sth.)) Sie erhielt eine Urkunde für ihre Leistung.
a document ((about sth.)) Dies ist eine Urkunde über den Hauskauf.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Dokument (document), Zertifikat (certificate), Zeugnis (testimonial, report card)
Etymology
From Old High German 'urkundi' (testimony, knowledge). Related to 'kund' (known), with the prefix 'Ur-' emphasizing its original, official nature.
Memory Tips
Think of an 'Ur-' (original) document that makes something 'kund' (known). It's an official document that makes a fact known.