der Nachweis, -e
proof
Etwas, das zeigt oder bestätigt, dass eine bestimmte Tatsache stimmt oder passiert ist.
The German word "Nachweis" is a noun composed of:
- nach – meaning after, according to, or in accordance with
- Weis – from weisen, meaning to show or to indicate
Nachweis means proof, evidence, or verification. It refers to something that demonstrates or confirms a fact or claim.
Similar words:
- Beweis (evidence, proof)
- Bestätigung (confirmation)
- Nachprüfung (review, check)
Difference:
- Nachweis often emphasizes official or documented proof verifying a claim.
- Beweis is more general, can mean evidence in legal or everyday contexts.
- Bestätigung focuses more on confirmation rather than demonstrating original proof.
- Nachprüfung involves re-examination rather than the act of providing initial proof.
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Examples
Ich habe keinen Nachweis für meine Behauptung.noun
I have no proof for my statement.
Zuerst wird ein offizieller Nachweis benötigt.noun
First an official proof is required.
Wer einen Nachweis bringt, erhält Zugang.noun
Whoever provides proof gains access.
Man braucht einen Nachweis zur Anmeldung.noun
You need proof to register.
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