die Urkunde
Translation
certificate, document, deed, record
Examples
Sie erhielt eine Urkunde für ihre Leistung.
She received a certificate for her achievement.
Diese alte Urkunde ist sehr wertvoll.
This old document is very valuable.
Grammar Patterns
a certificate ((for sth.)) She received a certificate for her achievement.
a document ((about sth.)) This is a document about the purchase of the house.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Dokument (document), Zertifikat (certificate), Zeugnis (certificate, report card)
Etymology
Derived from Old High German 'urkundi', meaning 'testimony' or 'knowledge'. The 'Ur-' prefix stresses its foundational, official character, and it's related to 'kund' (known).
Memory Tips
Imagine an 'Ur-' (original) document that makes a fact 'kund' (known). An 'Urkunde' is an official record or certificate.