Zweifeln
Example: Ich zweifle an der Wahrheit dieser alten Philosophie.
Definition
"Zweifeln" means to feel uncertain or have doubts about the truth, validity, or reliability of something. It involves questioning or being skeptical, as in the example phrase: 'Ich zweifle an der Wahrheit dieser alten Philosophie,' meaning 'I doubt the truth of this old philosophy.'
Etymology
The word "zweifeln" comes from Middle High German 'zwîveln,' which is related to the Old High German 'zwivalt' meaning doubt or uncertainty. The root 'zwei' means 'two,' reflecting the idea of being torn between two possibilities. Did you know? "Zweifeln" originally implied a kind of internal conflict between two opposing thoughts.
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