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A word-for-word copy of a written document, created manually or mechanically.
Für die Bewerbung benötige ich eine beglaubigte Abschrift meines Zeugnisses.
For the application, I need a certified copy of my certificate.
'Die Abschrift' (the transcript / copy) is the noun corresponding to the verb 'abschreiben' (to copy). It describes the result of the action: a document created by copying.
Der Student fertigte eine Abschrift der alten Handschrift an.
The student made a transcript of the old manuscript.
In official contexts, a 'beglaubigte Abschrift' (certified copy) is often required, meaning a copy with official confirmation of authenticity. Typical verbs are 'eine Abschrift anfertigen' (to make a copy/transcript) or 'eine Abschrift benötigen' (to need a copy/transcript).
Bitte legen Sie dem Antrag eine beglaubigte Abschrift Ihrer Geburtsurkunde bei.
Please attach a certified copy of your birth certificate to the application.
The word 'Abschrift' (transcript / copy) is mainly used in formal, legal, or administrative contexts. It sounds more official than the word 'Kopie' (copy).
Das Gericht forderte eine vollständige Abschrift des Protokolls an.
The court requested a complete transcript of the minutes.
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'die Kopie' and 'die Abschrift' can both mean a second version of a document. However, 'die Kopie' is more general: it can be made from a document, a photo, or a file, and it often looks exactly like the original. 'die Abschrift' is used especially for written texts when the content is written out or typed again word for word. Learners may confuse the words because both involve an original and a second version. As a practical rule: for paper, a file, or a photo, 'Kopie' usually fits; for a transcribed or copied-out text, 'Abschrift' is more suitable.
Die Ärztin legt eine Abschrift des Berichts in die Patientenakte.
The doctor puts a copy of the report in the patient file.
Für den Termin brachte er eine Kopie seines Ausweises mit.
He brought a copy of his ID to the appointment.