Zweifeln
Example: Ich zweifle manchmal an meinen Entscheidungen.
Definition
"Zweifeln" means to feel uncertainty or lack of conviction about something, often questioning its truth or reliability. It involves having doubts or reservations, as in the example phrase 'Ich zweifle manchmal an meinen Entscheidungen,' which means 'I sometimes doubt my decisions.'
Etymology
The word "zweifeln" comes from the Old High German 'zwīveln,' which is related to 'zwei' meaning 'two.' This reflects the idea of being torn between two options or uncertain. Did you know that the root hints at a mental split or hesitation, perfectly capturing the sense of doubt embedded in "zweifeln"?
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