die Empfangsbestätigung
Translation
confirmation of receipt, acknowledgment of receipt, return receipt
Examples
Bitte senden Sie eine Empfangsbestätigung.
Please send a confirmation of receipt.
Die Empfangsbestätigung dient als Nachweis.
The confirmation of receipt serves as proof.
Grammar Patterns
((eine Empfangsbestätigung)) ((für et4)) schicken to send a confirmation of receipt for sth. Please send me a confirmation of receipt for the document.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Quittung (receipt), Beleg (voucher/receipt)
Etymology
A compound of 'Empfang' (reception) + '-s-' (linking element) + 'Bestätigung' (confirmation). Literally 'reception confirmation'.
Memory Tips
Break it down: 'Empfang' (receiving) + 'Bestätigung' (confirmation). It's a document confirming you've received something.