Die Überzeugung
Example: Ich habe die Überzeugung, dass Ehrlichkeit wichtig ist.
Definition
"Die Überzeugung" refers to a firmly held belief or conviction about something, often based on reasoning or personal experience. In philosophy, it signifies a strong acceptance that a particular idea or principle is true, such as in the example, "Ich habe die Überzeugung, dass Ehrlichkeit wichtig ist."
Etymology
The word "die Überzeugung" comes from the German verb "überzeugen," which means 'to convince.' It combines "über" (over or above) and "zeugen" (to testify or bear witness). Did you know? The term originally implied the act of convincing someone so thoroughly that their belief was 'carried over' to a new understanding.
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