Überzeugen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Überzeugen" is used as verb with the meaning of "convince", "persuade" or "assure".

Essential properties of "überzeugen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: überzeugen
  • Simple past: überzeugte
  • Participle: überzeugt

See full conjugation of überzeugen

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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 "überzeugen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To convince or persuade someone"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Ich konnte ihn überzeugen, an dem Projekt teilzunehmen.I was able to convince him to participate in the project.
  2. Sie hat mich mit ihren Argumenten überzeugt.She convinced me with her arguments.
  3. Es war schwierig, den Chef zu überzeugen, aber wir haben es geschafft.It was difficult to convince the boss, but we managed it.

2.) "To prove or demonstrate conclusively"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Die Ergebnisse überzeugen von der Wirksamkeit des Medikaments.The results prove the effectiveness of the medication.
  2. Seine Leistung hat alle überzeugt.His performance impressed everyone.
  3. Die Qualität des Produkts wird Sie überzeugen.The quality of the product will convince you.
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