Mit Quellen belegen
Example: Du musst deine Thesen mit Quellen belegen, um glaubwürdig zu sein.
Definition
"Mit Quellen belegen" means to support or substantiate historical theses or statements by citing reliable sources or references. It involves providing evidence from documents, books, or other credible materials to make an argument trustworthy and verifiable.
Etymology
The phrase "mit Quellen belegen" comes from German, where "mit" means 'with,' "Quellen" means 'sources,' and "belegen" means 'to prove' or 'to substantiate.' It literally translates to 'prove with sources,' emphasizing the importance of backing claims with documented evidence. Did you know? The word "Quelle" originally meant 'spring' or 'fountain,' metaphorically referring to the origin of information.
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