German Phrase
Ja, bestätigt.
Meaning
Literally ‘Yes, confirmed.’ The speaker is confirming that something is correct, approved, or has been recorded. It is a short, decisive answer that leaves no ambiguity.
When to use
Use this phrase after someone asks whether a request, appointment, order, or piece of information has been accepted or recorded. It works well in formal emails, meetings, or quick spoken exchanges, especially in business, logistics, or technical support.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Ja,bestätigt.
Ja (affirmation)
‘Ja’ is the standard German word for ‘yes’, used to give a positive answer to a yes‑no question.
bestätigt (past participle used as predicate)
‘bestätigt’ is the past participle of ‘bestätigen’ (to confirm). In short answers it can stand alone as the predicate, equivalent to ‘(es ist) bestätigt’.
Elliptical sentence
The phrase omits the subject and auxiliary verb, a common pattern in German for concise confirmations, especially in business or technical contexts.
🗨In Conversation
Ist das Meeting für morgen um 10 Uhr bestätigt?
Is the meeting for tomorrow at 10 a.m. confirmed?
Ja, bestätigt.
Yes, confirmed.
✕Common Mistakes
Ja, bestätigt es.
The verb ‘bestätigt’ already functions as a predicate; adding a subject pronoun makes the sentence ungrammatical.
Ja, bestätigt werden.
‘Bestätigt werden’ is a passive construction and does not fit the short‑answer pattern.
Ja, bestätige.
‘Bestätige’ is the first‑person present form and would mean ‘I confirm’, which changes the meaning.
↔Alternatives
Ja, das ist bestätigt.
Yes, that is confirmed.
Bestätigt.
Confirmed.
Ja, das wurde bestätigt.
Yes, that has been confirmed.
Ja, alles klar.
Yes, all clear.
Cultural Tip
In German business culture a clear, unambiguous confirmation is valued. Short answers like ‘Ja, bestätigt.’ are common in emails and meetings because they convey certainty without extra wording. In casual conversation you might add a bit more context (e.g., ‘Ja, ich habe es bestätigt’) to sound friendlier.