Verb

urkunden

Translation

to certify, to document, to attest

So steht es in den alten Schriften geurkundet.

Thus it is documented in the old scriptures.

Der König urkundete über den Landbesitz.

The king certified the ownership of the land.

((sth.)) to certify/document sth. The notary certified the contract.

((about sth.)) to certify about sth. The king certified the ownership of the land.

Synonyms: bescheinigen (to certify), bestätigen (to confirm), dokumentieren (to document)

This verb comes directly from the noun 'Urkunde' (certificate, deed). It means to perform the action of creating a certificate or official document.

Simply remember this is the verb form of 'Urkunde'. To 'urkunden' is to create an official record.