das Zertifikat
Translation
certificate, diploma, testimonial, credential
Examples
Ich brauche ein Zertifikat für den Kurs.
I need a certificate for the course.
Das Zertifikat bestätigt seine Qualifikationen.
The certificate confirms his qualifications.
Grammar Patterns
((ein Zertifikat)) ((für et4)) a certificate for sth. He needs a certificate for the language course.
Similar Words
Synonyms: die Bescheinigung (confirmation), die Urkunde (document), das Diplom (diploma)
Etymology
From Latin 'certificātum' ('thing certified'), from 'certus' (certain) + 'facere' (to make). It's a direct cognate of the English word 'certificate'.
Memory Tips
It's basically the same word as 'certificate'. Remember it's a neuter noun ('das') and the 'Z' has a 'ts' sound.