German Conversation · Level 75
59 words
German word
glaubhaft
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈglaʊ̯phaft/
Meaning
- adjectiveplausible
Example
Die Erklärung klingt glaubhafter als die erste.
The explanation sounds more plausible than the first one.
More examples
Die Aussage hinterließ einen glaubhaften Eindruck.
The statement left a convincing impression.
Core concept
An explanation that holds together well enough to make belief feel reasonable.
Common phrases
einen glaubhaften Eindruck hinterlassen
leave a convincing impression
als glaubhafter Beweis dienen
serve as credible evidence
Similar words
überzeugend: Compelling enough to make others accept the reasoning or message.
plausibel: Consistent with the circumstances and facts, so it seems likely.
glaubwürdig: Reliable and worthy of trust based on words, actions, or records.
Definition in German
So, dass eine Aussage oder Erklärung Vertrauen erweckt und als plausibel angesehen wird.
Word origin
Glaubhaft combines the verb glauben, meaning 'believe', with the suffix -haft, which expresses a quality or characteristic.
Usage tips
- Glaubhaft usually describes a claim, explanation, or story, while glaubwürdig more often describes a person or source as trustworthy.
Other meanings
- credibleadjective
- convincingadjective
Opposites
- zweifelhaftdoubtfuladjective
Related words
- Glaubhaftigkeitcredibilitynoun