das Zertifikat
Translation
certificate, diploma, testimonial, credential
Examples
Ich brauche ein Zertifikat für den Kurs.
I need a certificate for the course.
Das Zertifikat bestätigt seine Qualifikationen.
The certificate confirms his qualifications.
Grammar Patterns
((ein Zertifikat)) ((für et4)) a certificate for sth. He needs a certificate for the language course.
Similar Words
Synonyms: die Bescheinigung (confirmation), die Urkunde (document), das Diplom (diploma)
Etymology
From Latin 'certificātum' ('thing certified'), from 'certus' (certain) + 'facere' (to make). Directly related to the English 'certificate'.
Memory Tips
Looks and sounds almost identical to the English 'certificate'. Just remember the German 'das' article and that the 'Z' is pronounced like 'ts'.