Verb

bescheinigen

to certify, to attest, to confirm

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.

to certify ((sth.)) to ((sb.)) The doctor certified the patient's good health.

Synonyms: bestätigen, attestieren, zertifizieren

'be-' (prefix) + 'scheinen' (to seem, to shine) + '-igen' (verb suffix). Literally, to make something 'shine' or become clear.

Think of the act of giving a 'Schein' (certificate) to prove something.

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