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An official document that confirms in writing that something is true or has taken place.
Für die Anmeldung benötigen Sie eine ärztliche Bescheinigung über Ihre Sporttauglichkeit.
For registration, you need a medical certificate confirming that you are fit to do sports.
The word is derived from the verb 'bescheinigen' (to certify/confirm). The ending '-ung' makes it a feminine noun and describes the result of the action: the document itself.
Die Universität stellt eine Bescheinigung über die erfolgreiche Teilnahme aus.
The university issues a certificate confirming successful participation.
In connection with authorities or official processes, 'Bescheinigung' (certificate) is often used with the verbs 'ausstellen' (to issue), 'vorlegen' (to present), 'beantragen' (to apply for), or 'benötigen' (to need).
Für das Visum müssen Sie eine Bescheinigung Ihrer Krankenversicherung vorlegen.
For the visa, you must present a certificate from your health insurance provider.
To specify the content of the certificate, the preposition 'über' (about/concerning) with the accusative is often used. For example: 'eine Bescheinigung über die Teilnahme' (a certificate of participation).
Ich brauche vom Arzt eine Bescheinigung über meine Reisefähigkeit.
I need a certificate from the doctor confirming that I am fit to travel.
notice / information
'der Bescheid' and 'die Bescheinigung' sound similar and can both be something official on paper. However, a 'Bescheid' usually communicates a decision, for example from a government office. A 'Bescheinigung' confirms that something is true or has taken place, such as a doctor's visit or participation in something. It is easy to confuse them because both words appear in contexts like authorities, school, or work. Remember: a 'Bescheid' decides something; a 'Bescheinigung' confirms something.
Für die Arbeit hat Lena eine Bescheinigung vom Arzt bekommen.
Lena received a certificate from the doctor for work.
Ich warte noch auf den Bescheid, ob mein Antrag genehmigt wird.
I am still waiting for the notice saying whether my application will be approved.