VERB
beweisen/bəˈvaɪ̯zn̩/to prove; to demonstrate; to show
beweisen is a German verb that means to prove, to demonstrate, or to show. It is pronounced /bəˈvaɪ̯zn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "bewies" and the past participle is "bewiesen".
Definitions
1.to show the truth or correctness of something by evidence, argument, or facts(argumentation, law, science)
a.to prove something is true or correct
Er konnte seine Unschuld beweisen.—He was able to prove his innocence.
b.to demonstrate a particular quality or ability
Sie will Mut beweisen.—She wants to show courage.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | beweisen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | beweise |
| Present (du) | beweist |
| Present (er/sie/es) | beweist |
| Preterite (ich) | bewies |
| Participle II | bewiesen |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | bewiese |
| Imperative (singular) | beweise |
| Imperative (plural) | beweist |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "beweisen" mean in English?
- "beweisen" means to prove, to demonstrate, or to show. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "beweisen"?
- "beweisen" is pronounced /bəˈvaɪ̯zn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "beweisen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "beweisen" is "bewiesen", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "beweisen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "beweisen" becomes "bewies" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "beweisen"?
- "beweisen" is a verb in German.
