erwiesen
Translation
proven, demonstrated, established
Examples
Es ist erwiesen, dass Sport gesund ist.
It is proven that sport is healthy.
Seine Unschuld ist nun erwiesen.
His innocence is now proven.
Grammar Patterns
to be proven It is proven that the earth is round.
Similar Words
Synonyms: bewiesen, nachgewiesen; Antonyms: unbewiesen, widerlegt
Etymology
From the prefix er- (indicating achievement) + weisen (to show). Literally 'shown to completion', hence 'proven'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'er-' as making the action of 'weisen' (showing) final and conclusive. It's not just shown, it's proven.