Beweisen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Beweisen" is used as verb with the meaning of "to prove", "to demonstrate" or "to show".

Essential properties of "beweisen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: beweisen
Simple past: bewies
Participle: bewiesen

irregulartransitive

Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "beweisen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To demonstrate or establish truth with evidence"

Definition: "To demonstrate or establish the truth of something through evidence or logical arguments."
Translation(s): to prove, to demonstrate, to show
Synonym(s): nachweisen, belegen, zeigen
Antonym(s): widerlegen
Related word(s): Beweis, beweisbar, Beweisführung

📝 Some usage examples:

Er konnte seine Unschuld vor Gericht beweisen.He was able to prove his innocence in court.
Die Wissenschaftler versuchen, ihre Theorie zu beweisen.The scientists are trying to prove their theory.
Kannst du beweisen, dass du zum Tatzeitpunkt woanders warst?Can you prove that you were somewhere else at the time of the crime?

2.) "To show or demonstrate a quality or skill"

Definition: "To show or demonstrate a quality or skill."
Translation(s): to prove, to demonstrate, to show, to exhibit
Synonym(s): zeigen, demonstrieren, unter Beweis stellen
Related word(s): Beweis, beweiskräftig

📝 Some usage examples:

Sie hat ihre Fähigkeiten als Führungskraft bewiesen.She has proven her abilities as a leader.
Er muss sich erst noch beweisen, bevor er befördert wird.He still has to prove himself before he gets promoted.
Die Mannschaft hat ihren Kampfgeist bewiesen.The team has proven its fighting spirit.

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