noun
das Attest, -e
medical certificate
Ein schriftlicher Nachweis von einer Fachperson, der bestätigt, dass etwas stimmt oder geprüft wurde.
The German word "Attest" is a noun meaning "medical certificate" or "attestation". It comes from the Latin word attestari, meaning "to bear witness". In German, an Attest is a formal document issued by a doctor or authority confirming a state of health, absence, or fitness.
Similar words include:
- Bescheinigung (certificate)
- Nachweis (proof)
- Attestation (attestation)
Difference:
- Attest is specifically used for medical or health-related certificates, whereas Bescheinigung and Nachweis are more general terms for certificates or proofs in various contexts.
- Attestation is more formal and less commonly used in everyday German.
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Examples
Der Arzt gibt mir ein Attest.noun
The doctor gives me a medical certificate.
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