German word

beweisen

Pronunciation

IPA/bəˈvaɪ̯zən/

Meaning

  • verbprove

Example

Sie beweist ihre Theorie mit Daten.

She proves her theory with data.

Illustration for beweisen (prove)

More examples

Kannst du das beweisen?

Can you prove that?

Core concept

A claim pinned down as true by evidence or logical reasoning.

Common phrases

  • etwas beweisen

    prove something

  • jemandem etwas beweisen

    prove something to someone

  • das Gegenteil beweisen

    prove the opposite

Similar words

zeigen: Make an object or fact visible to another person.
erklären: State a reason or meaning in clear, understandable language.
bestätigen: Acknowledge again that a fact or piece of information is correct.
nachweisen: Demonstrate a fact with documents or data.

Definition in German

Etwas durch Belege oder logische Argumente als wahr feststellen.

Word origin

Beweisen combines the prefix be- with weisen, an old Germanic verb meaning 'show', and developed the sense of establishing something as true.

Usage tips

  • Beweisen takes an accusative object, while supporting evidence commonly follows mit: Sie beweist ihre Theorie mit Daten.

Other meanings

  • substantiateverb
  • establishverb

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