zertifizieren
Translation
to certify, to attest, to authenticate
Examples
Das Produkt ist offiziell zertifiziert.
The product is officially certified.
Die Firma lässt ihre Produkte zertifizieren.
The company has its products certified.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to certify sth. The authority certifies the product.
Similar Words
bescheinigen (to attest), beglaubigen (to authenticate)
Etymology
From Latin 'certus' (certain) + 'facere' (to make). Cognate with the English word 'certify'.
Memory Tips
Think of getting a 'certificate' (das Zertifikat) for something that has been 'certified' (zertifiziert).