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confirmation
An official message or document that proves that something has been agreed, received, or is correct.
Sie erhalten in Kürze eine schriftliche Bestätigung für Ihre Hotelbuchung.
You will shortly receive written confirmation of your hotel booking.
'Die Bestätigung' (confirmation) is a noun derived from the verb 'bestätigen' (to confirm). The ending '-ung' turns the verb into a feminine noun.
Können Sie mir den Termin bitte per E-Mail bestätigen?
Could you please confirm the appointment for me by email?
You can recognize the meaning from the context: if it is about facts, documents, or agreements (e.g., booking, appointment), it means the official message. If it is about feelings, praise, or self-worth, it means emotional recognition or validation.
Ich habe die Bestätigung für meinen Flug erhalten.
I received the confirmation for my flight.
In this meaning, 'Bestätigung' (confirmation) is often combined with verbs such as 'erhalten' (to receive), 'bekommen' (to get), 'schicken' (to send), or 'brauchen' (to need). The combination with 'schriftlich' (written) is also common.
Für die Anmeldung brauchen Sie eine schriftliche Bestätigung.
For the registration, you need written confirmation.
In the emotional sense, 'Bestätigung' (validation) is often used with verbs such as 'suchen' (to seek), 'finden' (to find), 'brauchen' (to need), or 'bekommen' (to get). It is about the feeling of recognition.
Viele Künstler suchen in ihrer Arbeit nach Bestätigung.
Many artists seek validation in their work.
proof / evidence
'der Beweis' and 'die Bestätigung' can both show that something is true or valid. 'Beweis' is more general and often stronger: it is meant to prove a claim with certainty. 'Bestätigung' usually means a message or document that officially confirms something, for example an appointment, a booking, or receipt of a payment. The words can be confused because a 'Bestätigung' can also serve as 'Beweis' in some situations. Still, 'Bestätigung' sounds more natural for arrangements and documents, while 'Beweis' is used for disputes, investigations, or clear claims.
Die Kundin hat die Bestätigung für ihren Termin per E-Mail bekommen.
The customer received confirmation of her appointment by email.
Ohne Beweis wollte die Versicherung den Schaden nicht bezahlen.
Without proof, the insurance company did not want to pay for the damage.