affirmation

ˌæfərˈmeɪʃən
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Translation of affirmation from English into Dutch

Noun

1.

truth

declaration that something is true
  • Her affirmation of innocence was convincing.Haar bevestiging van onschuld was overtuigend.
2.

support

emotional support or encouragement
  • The crowd's cheers provided affirmation to the nervous speaker.Het gejuich van de menigte gaf de nerveuze spreker aanmoediging
3.

legal pledge

TECH.
solemn pledge legally equivalent to an oath
TECH.
  • He made an affirmation in court instead of an oath.Hij legde een bevestiging af in de rechtbank in plaats van een eed.
4.

self-help

RareUS
form of self-forced meditation or repetition
RareUS
affirmaties
  • Daily affirmations helped boost her confidence.Dagelijkse affirmaties hielpen haar zelfvertrouwen te vergroten.
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Expressions with affirmation: examples in English and translations in Dutch

zelfbevestiging
Self-affirmation can help reduce stress in difficult situations.
plechtige verklaring
plechtige bevestiging
The witness gave a solemn affirmation before testifying in court.

Synonyms and analogies of affirmation in English

Examples of affirmation in a sentence

  • His affirmation of the facts helped resolve the dispute.
  • Her friend's affirmation helped her through tough times.
  • The teacher's affirmation boosted the student's confidence.
  • The witness provided an affirmation of truthfulness.
  • Her affirmation was accepted as a valid legal statement.
  • She repeated her affirmation every morning.

Translations of "affirmation" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Noun
bevestigingnf.

His nod was an affirmation that he agreed with the proposal.

Zijn knik was een bevestiging dat hij met het voorstel instemde.

bekrachtigingn.

But more than written affirmation is needed.

Maar er is meer nodig dan een geschreven bekrachtiging.

verklaringnf.

You agree to be bound by any affirmation, assent or agreement you transmit by computer or other electronic device.

U gaat ermee akkoord dat u gebonden bent aan iedere verklaring, instemming of overeenkomst die u via een computer of ander elektronisch apparaat verzendt.

affirmatie

Writing down the affirmation at least ten times every day.

Het elke dag opschrijven van de affirmatie, minstens tien keer.

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Other translations for affirmation:

  • beweringnf.
  • aanmoedigingnf.

affirmation: Examples and translations in context

She gave a firm affirmation that the policy would remain unchanged.

Ze gaf een stellige bevestiging dat het beleid ongewijzigd zou blijven.

An affirmation in writing was necessary to make the decision official.

Een schriftelijke bevestiging was nodig om het besluit officieel te maken.

The judge asked for an affirmation that the testimony was truthful.

De rechter vroeg om een bevestiging dat de getuigenis op waarheid berustte.

The report included an affirmation that the data was accurate.

In het rapport stond een bevestiging dat de gegevens klopten.

The letter contained an affirmation that the terms were understood and accepted.

In de brief stond een bevestiging dat de voorwaarden begrepen en aanvaard waren.

Receiving her affirmation boosted my confidence to continue the work.

Haar bevestiging gaf me extra zelfvertrouwen om met het werk door te gaan.

I was kneeling on the affirmation rug they gave me.

Ik knielde op het bevestiging tapijt dat ze me gaven.

If anything, was an affirmation that I dodged a bullet.

Als er iets, was een bevestiging dat ik een kogel ontweek.

See also:

self-affirmation
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