bekræfte

Bekræfte is a Danish verb meaning to confirm, verify, or attest the truth or accuracy of something. The term is used when a statement, fact, or claim is supported by evidence, authority, or reliable information. In everyday language as well as in formal contexts, bekræfte signals that something is true or accepted as correct.

Grammatical notes: Bekræfte is a transitive verb and typically takes a direct object, often in combination with a clause introduced by at. Examples include “Jeg kan bekræfte, at mødet findes sted i dag” or “Vidnerne bekræfter hændelsen.” The past tense is bekræftede, the supine form is bekræftet, and the perfect participle is bekræftet. Nouns related to the word include bekræftelse (confirmation, verification) and adjectives such as bekræftet (confirmed).

Etymology and cognates: Bekræfte is of Germanic origin, with cognates in other Scandinavian languages, such as Norwegian bekrefte and Swedish bekräfta. The root is related to making something firm or certain, with the be- prefix used to form verbs that express establishment or validation. The exact historical development varies between languages, but the core meaning—to make something firm or certain—remains consistent.

Usage and nuance: Bekræfte is commonly used in official statements, journalism, law, and administration to indicate that information has been checked or validated. It can refer to facts, identities, documents, or claims. The opposite is afkræfte, meaning to refute or deny.

See also: bekræftelse, bekræftet, bekræfte en påstand, identitetsbekræftelse.