überzeugend
convincing, persuasive
Advanced Adjective
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Pronunciation
/yːbɐˈt͡sɔɪ̯ɡn̩t/
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Cultural Note
Being 'überzeugend' in German culture means winning people over through logic and substance rather than charm or emotion alone. In German business and academic culture, a convincing argument ('ein überzeugendes Argument') must be well-structured and evidence-based.
📝 Example Sentences
Sein Argument war sehr überzeugend.
His argument was very convincing.
Sie sprach auf überzeugende Weise.
She spoke in a persuasive manner.
Das klingt nicht besonders überzeugend.
That doesn't sound particularly convincing.
📊 Adjective Forms
| Gender | Form |
|---|---|
| base | überzeugend |
| comparative | überzeugender |
| predicative | überzeugend |
| superlative | am überzeugendsten |