Die Überzeugung
Example: Ich habe die Überzeugung, dass Ehrlichkeit wichtig ist.
Definition
"Die Überzeugung" refers to a firmly held belief or conviction that something is true or important. For example, saying "Ich habe die Überzeugung, dass Ehrlichkeit wichtig ist" means having the strong belief that honesty is important.
Etymology
The word "die Überzeugung" comes from the German verb "überzeugen," meaning to convince or persuade. It combines "über" (over, beyond) and "zeugen" (to show or witness). Did you know? The term originally implied the act of persuading someone so strongly that they adopt a firm belief.
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"Die Überzeugung" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (B1) - set 1", containing 119 commonly used words.
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