Verb

bestätigen

Translation

to confirm, to acknowledge, to approve

Bitte bestätigen Sie den Termin schriftlich.

Please confirm the appointment in writing.

Ich kann seine Aussage bestätigen.

I can confirm his statement.

((sth.)) to confirm (sth.) Please confirm the appointment.

((sb.)) ((sth.)) to confirm (sth.) to (sb.) I confirm receipt of the email to you.

((that-clause)) to confirm that... He confirmed that he was there.

Synonyms: bekräftigen, validieren; Antonyms: widerrufen

be- (prefix) + stätigen (from 'stetig' meaning steady/constant). To make steady or firm.

Think of making something 'steady' or firm -> to confirm.