bescheinigen
Translation
to certify, to attest, to confirm
Examples
Der Arzt bescheinigte ihm gute Gesundheit.
The doctor certified his good health.
Ich kann bescheinigen, dass er die Wahrheit sagt.
I can attest that he is telling the truth.
Grammar Patterns
((j-m)) ((et4)) to certify sth. to sb. The doctor certified his inability to work.
((dass...)) to attest that... Witnesses attested that the defendant was innocent.
Similar Words
bestätigen (to confirm), zertifizieren (to certify), bezeugen (to witness)
Etymology
Composed of 'be-' (prefix), 'Schein' (certificate, slip of paper), and '-igen' (verbal suffix). It literally means 'to issue a certificate for something'.
Memory Tips
Connect it to the noun 'der Schein' (certificate). To 'bescheinigen' is the act of giving an official 'Schein' for something.