schwarz auf weiß
Translation
in black and white, in writing
Examples
Ich möchte das schwarz auf weiß haben.
I want to have that in black and white.
Hier steht es schwarz auf weiß im Vertrag.
Here it is in black and white in the contract.
Grammar Patterns
et4 schwarz auf weiß haben to have sth. in black and white I want to have the confirmation in black and white.
etwas steht schwarz auf weiß sth. is written in black and white The conditions are written in black and white in the document.
Similar Words
Synonyms: schriftlich, dokumentiert, nachweislich; Antonyms: mündlich (verbal), unbestätigt (unconfirmed)
Etymology
Literally 'black on white', referring to black ink on white paper, which signifies something printed or written down.
Memory Tips
Imagine a printed contract: black text on white paper. This makes it official and undeniable.