German word

Beweis

Pronunciation

IPA/bəˈvaɪ̯s/

Meaning

  • masculine nounevidence

Example

Ich brauche einen Beweis.

I need some evidence.

Illustration for Beweis (evidence)

More examples

Sie konnte einen Beweis liefern.

She was able to provide evidence.

Core concept

A fact, object, or argument placed before a claim so its truth can be assessed.

Common phrases

  • einen Beweis liefern

    provide evidence

  • kein Beweis

    no evidence

Similar words

Beleg: A written record or document that confirms an event or fact.
Nachweis: An official document or other means of proving a fact or qualification.
Argument: A supporting reason or explanation for an idea or claim.
Hinweis: A hint or sign that provides limited information about a situation or story.

Definition in German

ein Objekt oder Argument, das die Richtigkeit einer Aussage belegt und als Grundlage für eine Entscheidung dienen kann.

Word origin

Beweis developed from Middle High German beweis and is related to the verb beweisen, which combines the prefix be- with weisen, 'to show'.

Usage tips

  • Beweis is a countable noun with plural Beweise, unlike the usually uncountable English noun evidence; its article is masculine: der Beweis.

Other meanings

  • proofnoun

Opposites

Related words

  • beweisenproveverb
  • beweisbarprovableadjective

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