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certificate
An official document that certifies a particular qualification, characteristic, or participation in something.
Nach erfolgreichem Abschluss des Sprachkurses erhielt sie ein Zertifikat.
After successfully completing the language course, she received a certificate.
certificate
In finance, a security whose value development depends on another underlying asset, e.g. a stock or an index.
Der Anleger kaufte Zertifikate, um an der Entwicklung des Goldpreises teilzuhaben.
The investor bought certificates in order to participate in the development of the gold price.
You can recognize the meaning of 'Zertifikat' (certificate) from the context. If it is about education, courses, or qualifications, it means a document. In the context of the stock market, investments, and shares, it refers to a financial product.
Für die Bewerbung brauche ich ein Zertifikat über meine Englischkenntnisse.
For the application, I need a certificate of my English skills.
When 'Zertifikat' (certificate) means an official document, the preposition 'über' (+ accusative) is used to describe exactly what is being certified.
Alle Teilnehmer bekommen am Ende ein Zertifikat über die erfolgreiche Teilnahme.
At the end, all participants receive a certificate of successful participation.
In connection with official documents, 'Zertifikat' (certificate) is often combined with the verbs 'erhalten' (to receive), 'bekommen' (to get), 'ausstellen' (to issue), or 'vorlegen' (to present).
Die Universität stellt die Zertifikate erst nächste Woche aus.
The university will not issue the certificates until next week.
In a financial context, the preposition 'auf' (+ accusative) describes what the security refers to, that is, which underlying asset its price depends on.
Sie kaufte ein Zertifikat auf den deutschen Aktienindex.
She bought a certificate on the German stock index.
certificate / document
Both words can refer to an official document relating to an acquired qualification. Zertifikat (certificate) primarily provides proof of a qualification or participation; Urkunde often confirms an achievement in a particularly formal or ceremonial form. The purpose of the document is therefore decisive.
Für seine Bewerbung legte Amir das Zertifikat über den erfolgreichen Abschluss der Weiterbildung vor.
Amir submitted the certificate confirming his successful completion of the further training with his application.
Bei der Feier erhielt Amir eine Urkunde über den erfolgreichen Abschluss der Ausbildung.
At the ceremony, Amir received a certificate for successfully completing his training.
