die Überzeugung
Translation
conviction, belief, persuasion
Examples
Er handelt aus fester Überzeugung.
He acts out of firm conviction.
Ich kam zu der Überzeugung, dass er recht hat.
I came to the conviction that he is right.
Es kostete viel Überzeugung.
It took a lot of persuasion.
Grammar Patterns
aus Überzeugung handeln to act out of conviction He acts out of firm conviction.
zu der Überzeugung kommen, dass to come to the conviction that I came to the conviction that he is right.
Similar Words
der Glaube (belief), die Meinung (opinion)
Etymology
From the verb 'überzeugen' (to convince), with the noun-forming suffix '-ung'. 'über-' (over) + 'zeugen' (to witness, testify) suggests testifying 'over' someone's doubts.
Memory Tips
If you have a strong 'Überzeugung' (conviction), you can 'überzeugen' (convince) others. Link the noun and the verb.