die Zuversicht
Translation
confidence, optimism, assurance
Examples
Ich bin voller Zuversicht für die Zukunft.
I am full of confidence for the future.
Seine Zuversicht ist ansteckend.
His optimism is contagious.
Grammar Patterns
to have Zuversicht ((in+4)) to have confidence ((in sth.)) Er hat große Zuversicht in seine Fähigkeiten.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Optimismus, Vertrauen, Glaube; Antonyms: Zweifel, Pessimismus
Etymology
Derived from 'zu-' (toward) and a root related to 'sehen' (to see) and 'sicher' (sure). The idea is 'looking toward' something with assurance.
Memory Tips
Connect 'Zuversicht' with having a sure 'Sicht' (sight/view) 'zu' (toward) a positive outcome.