die Überzeugung
Translation
convictions, beliefs
Examples
Er hat starke politische Überzeugungen.
He has strong political convictions.
Sie handelt aus ihren Überzeugungen heraus.
She acts out of her convictions.
Grammar Patterns
((to come to the conviction)) to come to the conviction He came to the conviction that he was right.
((out of conviction)) out of conviction She does it out of pure conviction.
Similar Words
die Meinung (opinion), der Glaube (belief), die Ansicht (view)
Etymology
The noun form of the verb 'überzeugen' (to convince). The state of being convinced.
Memory Tips
Your 'Überzeugung' is what you are 'über' (over) sure about.