das Attest
Translation
certificate, medical certificate, testimonial
Examples
Ich brauche ein Attest vom Arzt.
I need a certificate from the doctor.
Bitte legen Sie ein ärztliches Attest vor.
Please present a medical certificate.
Grammar Patterns
a certificate ((from sb.)) I need a certificate from the doctor.
a certificate ((for sth.)) She needs a certificate for school.
Similar Words
Synonyms: die Bescheinigung, das Zeugnis, das Zertifikat
Etymology
From Latin 'attestari' (to bear witness to). Cognate with the English verb 'to attest'.
Memory Tips
Think of a document that 'attests' to a fact, like a medical condition.