bescheinigen
Translation
to certify, to attest, to confirm
Examples
Der Arzt bescheinigte dem Patienten die Krankheit.
The doctor certified the patient's illness.
Die bescheinigten Kosten waren sehr hoch.
The certified costs were very high.
Grammar Patterns
to certify ((sth.)) to ((sb.)) The doctor certified the patient's good health.
Similar Words
Synonyms: bestätigen, attestieren, zertifizieren
Etymology
'be-' (prefix) + 'scheinen' (to seem, to shine) + '-igen' (verb suffix). Literally, to make something 'shine' or become clear.
Memory Tips
Think of the act of giving a 'Schein' (certificate) to prove something.