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To officially assure the correctness or truth of information, an appointment, or receipt of something.
Können Sie mir bitte schriftlich bestätigen, dass Sie meine Kündigung erhalten haben?
Could you please confirm in writing that you have received my resignation?
'Bestätigen' (to confirm) is an inseparable verb. The prefix 'be-' remains firmly attached to the verb stem in all tenses and sentence constructions.
Er bestätigt den Termin per E-Mail.
He confirms the appointment by email.
The verb 'bestätigen' (to confirm) needs an object. This object can be a noun in the accusative or an entire subordinate clause introduced by 'dass' (that).
Die Fluggesellschaft hat meine Buchung bestätigt.
The airline confirmed my booking.
In the form 'sich bestätigen' (to be confirmed / to prove true), the verb is reflexive. The subject is then not a person who confirms something, but the thing, such as a suspicion or assumption, that turns out to be true.
Die Polizei bestätigt den Verdacht.
The police confirm the suspicion.
Concrete information is often confirmed. Typical combinations are 'einen Termin bestätigen' (to confirm an appointment), 'den Empfang einer E-Mail bestätigen' (to confirm receipt of an email), 'eine Reservierung bestätigen' (to confirm a reservation), or 'eine Vermutung bestätigen' (to confirm a suspicion/assumption).
Bitte bestätigen Sie den Empfang dieser Nachricht kurz schriftlich.
Please briefly confirm receipt of this message in writing.
to prove
'bestätigen' and 'beweisen' both have to do with truth or correctness. 'bestätigen' means that you say or show: That is correct, the appointment is valid, the information is right. Often a message, a reply, or a second observation is enough for this. 'beweisen' is stronger: You show the truth with clear facts, evidence, or arguments. Learners may confuse the words because both make a statement more certain. As a guide: 'bestätigen' often fits with appointments, receipt, or impressions; 'beweisen' fits when you really have to provide proof.
Die Praxis bestätigt den Termin per E-Mail.
The doctor's office confirms the appointment by email.
Der Zeuge kann beweisen, dass der Fahrer zu schnell war.
The witness can prove that the driver was going too fast.