bekräftar

Bekräftar is the present tense form of the Swedish verb bekräfta, meaning to confirm, verify, or acknowledge. It is used when a statement, fact, or request is being affirmed or validated by someone. The verb can apply to confirming information, recognizing receipt, or certifying something as true or valid. The related noun is bekräftelse (confirmation).

Etymology and sense development: bek- is a common prefix in Swedish that adds a causative or intensifying sense, while kräfta is a root connected to making something firm or sure. Together they form a verb that conveys making a claim or fact trustworthy through affirmation. The sense ranges from informal confirmations in everyday speech to formal verifications in official or legal contexts.

Usage and grammar: Bekräfta is a transitive verb, so it requires a direct object of what is being confirmed. In present tense, you have jag bekräftar, du bekräftar, han/hon bekräftar, vi bekräftar, ni bekräftar, de bekräftar. The preterite is bekräftade, and the supine form is bekräftat. The perfect form is har bekräftat, and a sentence might read “Vi bekräftar mottagandet” (We acknowledge receipt). Passive or adjectival use yields bekräftad or bekräftat as an attribute, e.g., ett bekräftat dokument.

Examples: Läkaren bekräftar diagnosen. De bekräftade uppgifterna i rapporten. Vi bekräftar mottagandet av dina uppgifter.

See also: bekÄrftelse (confirmation), bekräftad, befästning (related concept of establishment or validation). The term is common across journalism, administration, law, and everyday communication.