überzeugend
convincing · convince
Etwas wirkt so, dass andere es leicht glauben oder annehmen, weil es klar und glaubhaft erscheint.
The German word "überzeugend" is an adjective meaning "convincing" or "persuasive". It is formed from the verb "überzeugen" ("to convince") plus the adjective-forming suffix "-end".
- "überzeugen" itself combines "über" (over) and "zeugen" (to show, to bear witness), meaning to make someone believe or be persuaded.
Similar words:
- beeindruckend (impressive)
- authentisch (authentic)
- glaubwürdig (credible)
Difference:
- überzeugend focuses on the ability to persuade or effectively convince someone.
- beeindruckend highlights causing strong impressions but not necessarily persuading.
- authentisch emphasizes genuineness.
- glaubwürdig stresses trustworthiness or reliability rather than persuasion.
Thus, "überzeugend" is about successfully influencing beliefs or opinions.
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Examples
Dein Argument ist sehr überzeugend.adjective
Your argument is very convincing.
Seine Präsentation war sehr überzeugend.adjective
His presentation was very convincing.
Der Argumentation folgend wirkt der Vorschlag überzeugend.adjective
Following the argument, the proposal seems convincing.
Der Vortrag klang total überzeugend.adjective
The presentation sounded totally convincing.
Die Argumentation wirkt überzeugend auf das Publikum.adjective
The argumentation appears convincing to the audience.
Der Vortrag war wirklich überzeugend und hat viele Leute beeindruckt.adjective
The presentation was really convincing and impressed many people.
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