VERB
beweisen/bəˈvaɪ̯zn̩/to prove; to demonstrate
beweisen is a German verb that means to prove or to demonstrate. It is pronounced /bəˈvaɪ̯zn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "bewies" and the past participle is "bewiesen".
Definitions
1.to prove something is true or correct by evidence or argument(fact/evidence)
a.to show by evidence that something is true
Er beweist seine Unschuld mit einem Alibi.—He proves his innocence with an alibi.
2.to demonstrate or show a quality, skill, or trait(ability/quality)
a.to show that one possesses a quality or ability
Sie beweist Mut in schwierigen Situationen.—She demonstrates courage in difficult situations.
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 or to demonstrate. 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.
