NOUN

Überzeugung/yːbɐˈt͡sɔɪ̯ɡʊŋ/conviction; belief; persuasion

Überzeugung is a German noun that means conviction, belief, or persuasion. It is pronounced /yːbɐˈt͡sɔɪ̯ɡʊŋ/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Überzeugungen".

Definitions

1.a firm, personal belief or conviction(attitude/view)

a.personal or moral certainty of something

Er handelt immer nach seiner eigenen Überzeugung.He always acts according to his own conviction.

b.doctrine or ideology held as true

Politische Überzeugungen spielen bei Wahlen oft eine große Rolle.Political beliefs often play a major role in elections.

2.the act of persuading or convincing someone(act of persuasion)

a.process of convincing someone of something

Nach langer Überzeugung stimmte sie dem Plan zu.After lengthy persuasion, she agreed to the plan.

Declension

Genderfeminine

SingularPlural
Nominativedie Überzeugungdie Überzeugungen
Genitiveder Überzeugungder Überzeugungen
Dativeder Überzeugungden Überzeugungen
Accusativedie Überzeugungdie Überzeugungen

Frequently asked questions

What does "Überzeugung" mean in English?
"Überzeugung" means conviction, belief, or persuasion. It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Überzeugung"?
"Überzeugung" is pronounced /yːbɐˈt͡sɔɪ̯ɡʊŋ/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Überzeugung" der, die, or das?
"Überzeugung" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
What is the plural of "Überzeugung"?
The plural of "Überzeugung" is "Überzeugungen".
What part of speech is "Überzeugung"?
"Überzeugung" is a noun in German.

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