English–German
“conviction” in German
German
Pronunciation
IPA/ˌyːbɐˈtsɔʏ̯gʊŋ/
Example
Seine Überzeugung ist ihm sehr wichtig.
His conviction is very important to him.
How to say “conviction” in German
“Conviction” in German is Überzeugung.
A firmly held view that can guide action and can also be the outcome of successful persuasion.
Example sentences with Überzeugung
Sie handelt aus Überzeugung, nicht aus Pflichtgefühl.
She acts out of conviction, not out of a sense of duty.
Tips for using Überzeugung
- For the persuasive sense, German commonly uses jemanden von etwas überzeugen, with the person in the accusative and the topic introduced by von.