der Beweis
Translation
proof, evidence
Examples
Haben Sie einen Beweis dafür?
Do you have any proof for that?
Das ist ein klarer Beweis für seine Schuld.
That is clear evidence of his guilt.
Der Anwalt legte neue Beweise vor.
The lawyer presented new evidence.
Grammar Patterns
ein Beweis für et4 proof of sth. This is proof of his innocence.
et4 unter Beweis stellen to prove sth. He proved his courage.
Beweise vorlegen to present evidence She couldn't present any evidence.
Similar Words
Synonyms: der Nachweis (proof/record), die Evidenz (evidence); Antonym: der Gegenbeweis (counter-evidence)
Etymology
A noun formed from the verb 'beweisen' (to prove).
Memory Tips
Break it down: 'be-' + 'weisen' (to show, point). Proof is something that 'shows' or 'points to' the truth.