die Bescheinigung
Translation
certificate, confirmation, attestation, receipt
Examples
Ich brauche eine ärztliche Bescheinigung.
I need a doctor's certificate.
Hier ist die Bescheinigung über den Kurs.
Here is the certificate for the course.
Grammar Patterns
a certificate ((about sth. (über+4))) a certificate about sth. I need a certificate about my income.
a certificate ((from sb./sth. (von+3))) a certificate from sb./sth. The certificate from the doctor is important.
Similar Words
das Zertifikat (certificate), der Nachweis (proof), die Bestätigung (confirmation)
Etymology
From the verb 'bescheinigen' (to certify), composed of 'be-' (prefix) + 'scheinen' (to seem, shine) + '-ung' (noun suffix). It literally means 'a making-apparent'.
Memory Tips
Think of an official paper that 'shines a light' (scheinen) on a fact, making it clear and certified.