VERB
beweisen/bəˈvaɪ̯zn̩/to prove; to demonstrate; to show (evidence)
beweisen is a German verb that means to prove, to demonstrate, or to show (evidence). It is pronounced /bəˈvaɪ̯zn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "bewies" and the past participle is "bewiesen".
Definitions
1.to establish the truth of something by evidence or argument(evidence, argumentation)
a.to show or confirm as true using evidence or proof
Er hat seine Unschuld vor Gericht bewiesen.—He proved his innocence in court.
b.to demonstrate a certain characteristic or ability
Sie hat großen Mut bewiesen.—She demonstrated great 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 (evidence). 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.
