English–German

“be evidence of” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈt͡sɔɪ̯gŋ̩/

Example

Seine ruhige Art zeugt von Selbstvertrauen.

His calm manner is evidence of his self-confidence.

Illustration for zeugen (be evidence of)

How to say “be evidence of” in German

“Be evidence of” in German is zeugen.

Something is brought forth and makes an underlying fact visible, whether a quality, evidence, or new life.

Full entry for zeugen: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with zeugen

Das neue Design zeugt von hoher Qualität.

The new design is evidence of high quality.

Tips for using zeugen

  • In the pattern "von etwas zeugen," "von" takes the dative, as in "von Selbstvertrauen zeugen."

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