German word

Argument

Pronunciation

IPA/aʁguˈmɛnt/

Meaning

  • neuter nounargument

Example

Seine Argumente waren überzeugend.

His arguments were convincing.

Illustration for Argument (argument)

More examples

Ich stimme dem Argument zu.

I agree with the argument.

Core concept

A claim rests on a support beam, while several such beams form a convincing case.

Common phrases

  • dem Argument zustimmen

    agree with the argument

  • gegen ein Argument sprechen

    speak against an argument

  • ein Argument prüfen

    examine an argument

Similar words

Grund: The cause or reason behind an action or decision.
Begründung: A justification offered for a claim.
Beleg: Supporting evidence shown through facts or documents.
Beweis: Conclusive evidence establishing that a claim is true.

Definition in German

Argument ist eine Begründung oder ein Beleg, der dazu dient, eine Behauptung zu untermauern oder zu entkräften.

Word origin

Argument comes from Latin argumentum, meaning evidence or proof, from arguere, meaning to make clear or prove.

Usage tips

  • Argument is neuter: the forms are das Argument and die Argumente.

Other meanings

  • pointnoun

Opposites

  • Gegenargumentcounterargumentnoun
  • Widerspruchoppositionnoun

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