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to reaffirm
To confirm or reaffirm a statement, intention, or opinion again and with emphasis.
Der Politiker bekräftigte in seiner Rede das Versprechen, die Steuern nicht zu erhöhen.
In his speech, the politician reaffirmed the promise not to raise taxes.
The verb is made up of 'be-' and 'kräftig' (strong). To 'bekräftigen' (to reaffirm) something therefore literally means to give a statement or intention more force and make it stronger.
Mit ihrer Unterschrift bekräftigte sie ihre Zustimmung zum Vertrag.
With her signature, she reaffirmed her agreement to the contract.
'Bekräftigen' (to reaffirm) is an inseparable verb because it begins with the prefix 'be-'. The prefix remains firmly attached to the verb in all sentence forms.
Der Zeuge bekräftigte seine frühere Aussage vor Gericht.
The witness reaffirmed his earlier statement in court.
This verb is often used to confirm abstract things. Typical combinations are: 'eine Absicht bekräftigen' (to reaffirm an intention), 'einen Wunsch bekräftigen' (to reaffirm a wish), 'eine Position bekräftigen' (to reaffirm a position), or 'ein Versprechen bekräftigen' (to reaffirm a promise).
Er bekräftigte seinen Wunsch, das Projekt persönlich zu leiten.
He reaffirmed his wish to lead the project personally.
'Bekräftigen' (to reaffirm) is a word used in formal language. It is often used in political, legal, or official contexts.
Die Ministerin bekräftigte die Haltung der Regierung in der Debatte.
The minister reaffirmed the government's position in the debate.
to confirm
Both bestätigen and bekräftigen can support a statement. bestätigen tends to emphasize its correctness or accuracy, while bekräftigen emphasizes the forcefulness of a statement or opinion expressed again. When something is being checked, bestätigen is appropriate; for a determined repetition, bekräftigen is more appropriate.
Mit ihrer Unterschrift bekräftigte sie ihre Aussage über die gestiegenen Kosten.
By signing, she reaffirmed her statement about the rising costs.
Die Zahlen bestätigten ihre Aussage über die gestiegenen Kosten.
The figures confirmed her statement about the rising costs.
