VERB
überzeugen/yːbɐˈt͡sɔɪ̯ɡŋ̍/to convince; to persuade
überzeugen is a German verb that means to convince or to persuade. It is pronounced /yːbɐˈt͡sɔɪ̯ɡŋ̍/. In conjugation, the simple past is "überzeugte" and the past participle is "überzeugt".
Definitions
1.to cause someone to believe or accept something through argument or evidence(opinion/persuasion)
a.to make someone believe or accept a point of view
Er konnte sie von seiner Unschuld überzeugen.—He was able to convince her of his innocence.
b.to persuade someone to do something
Sie hat mich überzeugt, mitzukommen.—She persuaded me to come along.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | überzeugen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | überzeuge |
| Present (du) | überzeugst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | überzeugt |
| Preterite (ich) | überzeugte |
| Participle II | überzeugt |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | überzeugte |
| Imperative (singular) | überzeuge |
| Imperative (plural) | überzeugt |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "überzeugen" mean in English?
- "überzeugen" means to convince or to persuade. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "überzeugen"?
- "überzeugen" is pronounced /yːbɐˈt͡sɔɪ̯ɡŋ̍/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "überzeugen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "überzeugen" is "überzeugt", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "überzeugen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "überzeugen" becomes "überzeugte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "überzeugen"?
- "überzeugen" is a verb in German.
