überzeugten
Translation
convinced, staunch, firm
Examples
Er sprach mit dem überzeugten Pazifisten.
He spoke with the convinced pacifist.
Die überzeugten Fans feierten den Sieg.
The convinced fans celebrated the victory.
Grammar Patterns
((Adjective)) ((Noun)) a ... (noun) The convinced Christian went to church.
Similar Words
Synonyms: sicher (sure), gewiss (certain); Antonyms: unsicher (unsure), zweifelnd (doubting)
Etymology
From über- ('over, completely') + zeugen ('to witness, testify'). To 'over-witness' someone is to convince them.
Memory Tips
Think of 'über' (over) the top evidence that 'Zeugen' (witnesses) provide, making you convinced.