Bekreftet

Bekreftet is a Norwegian term that functions as both a past participle and an adjective. It derives from the verb bekrefte, meaning to confirm or verify. As an adjective, bekreftet describes information, statements, or events that have been verified, validated, or authenticated by evidence or a reliable source.

In usage, bekreftet appears across domains such as journalism, science, medicine, and law to indicate that claims have been checked and endorsed. It can modify a noun, as in bekreftet diagnose or bekreftet opplysninger, or it can be used predicatively, as in Nyheten er bekreftet (The news is confirmed). The term is commonly contrasted with ubekreftet, meaning unverified or unconfirmed.

In translations, bekreftet corresponds to the English words confirmed or verified. It has cognates in other Scandinavian languages with similar meanings, such as Danish bekræftet and Swedish bekräftad, reflecting shared linguistic roots in the region.

Common contexts include reporting of confirmed cases in epidemiology, confirmed information in press releases, and officially verified statements in governmental or institutional communications. The word helps convey a sense of reliability and evidentiary support in statements and records.