German word

bewährt

Pronunciation

IPA/bəˈvɛːɐ̯t/

Meaning

  • adjectiveproven

Example

Das ist ein bewährtes Mittel.

That is a proven method.

Illustration for bewährt (proven)

More examples

Viele nutzen bewährte Tipps gegen Stress.

Many people use proven tips to deal with stress.

Core concept

A method still trusted after repeated real-world use because it has held up.

Common phrases

  • bewährtes Mittel

    proven means

  • bewährte Tipps

    proven tips

Similar words

zuverlässig: Dependable and consistently reliable in meeting expected results.
erprobt: Thoroughly tested and confirmed useful through practical experience.
solide: Well-founded, stable, and built to perform consistently.

Definition in German

Als zuverlässig erkannter, durch Praxiserfahrung bestätigter Zustand oder Eigenschaft.

Word origin

Bewährt is the past participle of bewähren, from Old High German bewāran and historically related to wahr ('true'), denoting something shown reliable in practice.

Usage tips

  • Unlike English 'proven', bewährt often describes established methods, remedies, or products with a practical track record rather than formal proof.

Other meanings

  • well-establishedadjective
  • reliableadjective

Opposites

  • unbewährtunprovenadjective

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