receipt / proof
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receipt
A slip of paper or receipt that you receive when making a purchase and that proves payment. It is often needed for warranty claims or a tax return.
Bitte heben Sie den Kassenbon als Beleg für einen möglichen Umtausch auf.
Please keep the till receipt as proof for a possible exchange.
“Der Beleg” is closely related to the verb “belegen” (to prove, to substantiate), which means “nachweisen” (to verify/prove) or “beweisen” (to prove). A “Beleg” is therefore always something that proves or confirms information.
Können Sie Ihre Aussage mit Fakten belegen?
Can you substantiate your statement with facts?
You can recognize the meaning from the context: In a shop, it refers to the receipt. In a discussion or in science, it refers to evidence. In accounting, it refers to a document for a transaction.
Ohne den Beleg kann ich den Artikel leider nicht umtauschen.
Without the receipt, unfortunately I can't exchange the item.
In connection with a receipt, typical verbs are “aufheben” (to keep), “brauchen” (to need), “vorlegen” (to present), or “verlieren” (to lose).
Man sollte wichtige Belege immer gut aufheben.
You should always keep important receipts in a safe place.
When “Beleg” serves as proof, it is often used with the preposition “für” (for). The structure is: “ein Beleg für etwas (Akkusativ)” (proof of/for something, accusative).
Die alten Briefe sind ein Beleg für ihre lange Freundschaft.
The old letters are proof of their long friendship.
example
'das Beispiel' and 'der Beleg' can both support a statement. 'das Beispiel' makes an idea or rule easier to understand because it shows a concrete case. 'der Beleg', on the other hand, is meant to prove or demonstrate that a statement is correct. That is why 'Beleg' is stronger and more precise when it comes to proof, sources, or evidence. The words can be confused because an example can sometimes also seem convincing. But not every example is a 'Beleg': an example explains; a 'Beleg' confirms.
Im Bericht fehlt noch ein Beleg für diese Behauptung.
The report still lacks proof for this claim.
In der Schule nennt die Klasse ein Beispiel für gutes Zusammenarbeiten.
At school, the class gives an example of good teamwork.