der Beweis
Translation
proof, evidence
Examples
Haben Sie einen Beweis dafür?
Do you have any proof of that?
Das ist ein klarer Beweis für seine Schuld.
That is clear proof of his guilt.
Der Anwalt legte neue Beweise vor.
The lawyer presented new evidence.
Grammar Patterns
ein Beweis für et4 proof of sth. This is proof of his innocence.
et4 unter Beweis stellen to prove sth. He proved his courage.
Beweise vorlegen to present evidence She could not present any evidence.
Similar Words
Synonyms: der Nachweis (proof/record), die Evidenz (evidence); Antonym: der Gegenbeweis (counter-evidence)
Etymology
It is a noun derived from the verb 'beweisen' (to prove).
Memory Tips
Think of 'be-wise'. You need 'Beweis' (proof) to 'be wise' about a conclusion.