überzeugenden
Translation
convincing, persuasive
Examples
Er nannte einen überzeugenden Grund.
He gave a convincing reason.
Ich glaube seinen überzeugenden Worten.
I believe his convincing words.
Grammar Patterns
((as an adjective before a noun)) as an adjective before a noun. He gave a convincing presentation.
Similar Words
Synonyms: schlüssig, plausibel; Antonyms: unglaubwürdig, zweifelhaft
Etymology
From 'über-' (over) + 'zeugen' (to testify). Literally 'to testify over' someone's doubts, hence 'to convince'.
Memory Tips
The '-en' ending is an adjectival declension, used here in cases like accusative masculine or dative plural.