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Überzeugung

conviction, belief

noun ue-ber-TSOY-goong Rare
Communication Speech

Also means

persuasion (act of persuading)

Usage Note

Überzeugung describes a deeply held belief one communicates to others; von einer Überzeugung sprechen means to speak from conviction. The related verb überzeugen means to persuade.

Examples

"Er sprach mit tiefer Überzeugung über die Notwendigkeit von Reformen."

Natural Translation

He spoke with deep conviction about the need for reforms.

Literal Translation

He spoke with deep conviction about the necessity of reforms.

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