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“persuade” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/yːbɐˈʁeːdən/

Example

Ich überrede ihn, mit uns zu kommen.

I'm persuading him to come with us.

Illustration for überreden (persuade)

How to say “persuade” in German

“Persuade” in German is überreden.

A hesitant person is drawn across a line of reluctance by another person's persuasive words.

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

Example sentences with überreden

Sie ließ sich schließlich überreden, am Projekt teilzunehmen.

She finally let herself be persuaded to take part in the project.

Tips for using überreden

  • Überreden often suggests winning compliance, while überzeugen more often focuses on changing someone's judgment or belief.

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