Überzeugen
Example: Ich konnte ihn von meiner Idee überzeugen.
Definition
"Überzeugen" means to persuade or convince someone to believe or accept an idea, opinion, or proposal. It involves presenting arguments or evidence effectively to change someone's mind, as in the example: 'Ich konnte ihn von meiner Idee überzeugen' (I was able to convince him of my idea).
Etymology
The word "überzeugen" comes from the German prefix "über-" meaning 'over' or 'beyond' and the verb "zeugen" which originally meant 'to produce' or 'to bear.' The combination suggests making someone 'see beyond' their current belief, effectively persuading them. Did you know? The root "zeugen" is related to the English word 'to testify,' highlighting the connection to evidence and proof in convincing others.
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"Überzeugen" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (B1) - set 2", containing 113 commonly used words.
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