die Bestätigung
Translation
confirmation, acknowledgement, verification, validation
Examples
Ich brauche eine schriftliche Bestätigung.
I need a written confirmation.
Seine Worte waren eine Bestätigung meiner Vermutung.
His words were a confirmation of my suspicion.
Grammar Patterns
((of sth.gen)) confirmation of sth. the confirmation of the appointment
((for sth.acc)) confirmation for sth. a confirmation for the receipt
Similar Words
Synonyms: Zusage (assurance), Nachweis (proof); Antonyms: Widerruf (revocation), Dementi (denial)
Etymology
From the verb 'bestätigen' (to confirm). The suffix '-ung' forms a feminine noun.
Memory Tips
Think of getting the 'best' confirmation that something is true.