die Beteuerung
Translation
assertion, affirmation, protestation, avowal
Examples
Seine Beteuerung der Unschuld klang ehrlich.
His assertion of innocence sounded honest.
Trotz ihrer Beteuerungen glaubte er ihr nicht.
Despite her protestations, he did not believe her.
Grammar Patterns
the assertion of sth.gen the assertion of sth. His assertion of innocence was convincing.
the assertion that ... the assertion that ... Her assertion that she knew nothing was false.
Similar Words
Synonyms: assertion, assurance, vow; Antonyms: denial, retraction
Etymology
Derived from the verb 'beteuern' (to assert), which combines 'be-' (a prefix) and 'teuer' (dear/precious), suggesting swearing on something precious.
Memory Tips
Connect it to 'teuer' (expensive/dear). A 'Beteuerung' is a statement held so 'dear' that you assert it with great conviction.