bekräfta

Bekräfta is a Swedish verb meaning to confirm, verify, or authenticate something as true, accurate, or valid. The term is used in everyday language, formal correspondence, and technical contexts to indicate that a statement, fact, or action has been verified, accepted, or officially approved. It can refer to acknowledging receipt, validating information, or giving assurance that a matter is settled.

Etymology and usage context

Bekräfta is formed with the prefix be- added to a root related to strength or certainty. The combination conveys the sense of making something more definite or secure. The verb is common in both spoken and written Swedish and appears in many domains, from ordinary confirmation of plans to formal confirmations in business, law, and information technology.

Grammatical notes

The infinitive is bekfräfta; the present tense is bekräftar (I/you/he confirms). Imperative: bekräfta. Preterite (past): bekräftade. Supine/perfect participle: bekräftat, used in compound tenses (har bekräftat). As an adjective, bekräftad or bekräftat can describe a confirmed item (en bekräftad uppgift, ett bekräftat meddelande).

Common uses

- Confirming statements or facts: “Vi bekräftar att uppdraget är fullgjort.”

- Verifying information: “Kan du bekräfta din ankomst?”

- Official or formal confirmation: “Mötet bekräftades av arrangören.”

- IT and communications: “Bekräfta lösenordet” or “Bekräfta identiteten.”

Synonyms and related terms

Synonyms include verifiera, intyga, och styrka. Related concepts include att bekräfta och säkerställa giltighet eller autenticitet.

In brief, bekräfta denotes making something definite and trustworthy by verification, acknowledgment, or official approval across everyday and formal contexts.