German Word · Intermediate
bestätigen
to confirm, to corroborate
Pronunciation: /bəˈʃtɛːtɪɡən/
Meaning
to confirm, to corroborate
Example
Und Hanno verstand; denn man bestätigte ihm nur, was er eigentlich von jeher schon gewußt hatte.
And Hanno understood. For it was all only a confirmation of what he had always known.
Practice tips
- Practice bestätigen out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this German word is for intermediate-level learners.