English–German
“doubt” in German
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈtsvaɪ̯fl̩/
Example
Ich habe Zweifel an seiner Geschichte.
I have doubts about his story.
How to say “doubt” in German
“Doubt” in German is Zweifel.
An inner balance tilts between accepting a claim and holding back trust.
Example sentences with Zweifel
Ich äußerte meine Zweifel während des Meetings.
I expressed my doubts during the meeting.
Tips for using Zweifel
- The usual construction is Zweifel an + dative, as in Zweifel an seiner Geschichte, rather than a direct English-style object.
Other German words for “doubt”
Ich zweifle an seinem Bericht.
I doubt his report.
Ich bezweifle seine Geschichte.
I doubt his story.