Translation of German word "überzeugen" to English
überzeugen
/ʊbɐˈʁaɪ̯çən/
Meaning
VerbTo make someone believe, or feel sure about something, especially by using logic, argument or evidence.
How to use
überzeugen ('to convince / persuade') is a weak verb: überzeugt, überzeugte, hat überzeugt. Often used with von (+ dative): Ich bin davon überzeugt — I am convinced of it.
🇬🇧 English
überzeugen
Example
Der Lehrer überzeugt die Schüler, dass die Aufgabe wichtig ist.
The teacher convinced the students that the task is important.
Die Argumente überzeugen mich, dass die Theorie richtig ist.
The arguments convinced me that the theory is correct.
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Common phrases
- von sich überzeugt sein— to be self-confident / sure of oneself
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Present Tense (Präsens)
Simple Past (Präteritum)
Perfect (Perfekt)
ich bin/habe überzeugt
Imperative (Imperativ)
Frequency rank: #968 in German
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The German word "überzeugen" is defined as: "To make someone believe, or feel sure about something, especially by using logic, argument or evidence."
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The German word "überzeugen" means "überzeugen" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Der Vortrag überzeugt die Zuhörer von seiner Idee." (which translates as "The teacher convinced the students that the task is important.").
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