Nomen

das Zeugnis

Translation

report card, testimonial, certificate, testimony

Er hat ein gutes Zeugnis bekommen.

He received a good report card.

Ich brauche ein Arbeitszeugnis vom Chef.

I need a work testimonial from the boss.

Seine Aussage war ein wichtiges Zeugnis.

His statement was an important testimony.

((sth.)) bekommen/erhalten to receive (sth.) He received a good report card.

a testimonial ((about sth.)) ein Zeugnis über et4 This is a testimonial about his skills.

to give testimony ((of sth.)) Zeugnis von et3 ablegen The witness gave testimony of the incident.

die Bescheinigung (certificate), der Bericht (report), die Urkunde (document)

From the verb 'zeugen' (to witness, testify). A 'Zeugnis' is something that 'testifies' to one's abilities or knowledge.

Think of a 'witness' (Zeuge) giving 'testimony' (Zeugnis) about your school performance or work ethic.