überzeugen
convince
Jemanden dazu bringen, eine Meinung oder Ansicht anzunehmen, weil man gute Gründe oder Argumente gibt.
The German word "überzeugen" is a verb meaning "to convince" or "to persuade".
- It is composed of "über" (over) and "zeugen", which relates to "testify" or "give evidence".
- The verb implies successfully making someone believe or accept something through argument, evidence, or reasoning.
Similar words:
- "beeinflussen" (to influence)
- "überreden" (to persuade, often more verbally insistent)
- "mitreißen" (to enthuse or captivate)
Difference:
- "überzeugen" focuses on logical or factual conviction.
- "beeinflussen" is broader; influencing can be subtle or indirect.
- "überreden" often has a more emotional or persistent connotation.
- "mitreißen" emphasizes emotional enthusiasm rather than rational conviction.
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Examples
Kannst du mich von deinen Argumenten überzeugen?verb
Can you convince me with your arguments?
Du überzeugst alle mit deinem Argument.verb
You convince everyone with your argument.
Er versucht, seine Kollegen zu überzeugen.verb
He tries to convince his colleagues
Wir überzeugen ihn mit starken Argumenten.verb
We convince him with strong arguments.
Er überzeugt sie durch seine Argumente.verb
He convinces her with his arguments.
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