der Zweifel
Translation
doubt, uncertainty, skepticism
Examples
Ich habe Zweifel an seiner Geschichte.
I have doubts about his story.
Es besteht kein Zweifel daran.
There is no doubt about it.
Ohne Zweifel ist er der Beste.
Without a doubt, he is the best.
Seine Worte zogen Zweifel nach sich.
His words gave rise to doubt.
Grammar Patterns
to have doubts about sth. Ich habe Zweifel an seiner Ehrlichkeit.
to call sth. into question Er zog ihre Aussage in Zweifel.
without a doubt Ohne Zweifel ist er der beste Kandidat.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Bedenken (concern), Skepsis (skepticism); Antonyms: Gewissheit (certainty)
Etymology
Related to the number `zwei` (two), reflecting the idea of being 'in two minds' or torn between two possibilities.
Memory Tips
Think of `zwei` (two). When you have `Zweifel`, you are torn between `two` options or ideas.