certifiable

• Bezeichnet etwas, das offiziell bestätigt oder bescheinigt ist; umgangssprachlich auch für jemanden, der als geisteskrank anerkannt ist oder sich extrem dumm verhält.

Describes something that is officially recognized or confirmed, often used in the context of being legally insane or extremely foolish.

1. Officially insaneC1informal

   Considered to be mentally ill to the point where official certification is warranted.

   Geisteskrank

   • His behavior was so bizarre that he was practically certifiable.
   • After that stunt, the boss thinks he's certifiable.
   • Only a certifiable person would try to climb that cliff without gear.

   Synonymecrazyderangedinsanelunaticmadpsychoticunhinged

   Antonymecompos mentislucidrationalsane

2. Guaranteed or verifiableB2formal

   Capable of being officially confirmed, guaranteed, or certified as true or genuine.

   Zertifizierbar

   • The document is certifiable by a notary public.
   • These financial records are certifiable as accurate.
   • The product is certifiable under international safety standards.

   Synonymeconfirmabledemonstrableprovableverifiable

   Antonymeunconfirmedunverifiableunverified