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Grundüberzeugung

core conviction, fundamental belief

noun GROONT-ue-ber-tsoy-goong Rare
People & Society Values

Usage Note

Grundüberzeugung names a deep, often inarticulate belief that shapes a person's worldview. Politicians and parties speak of their politischen Grundüberzeugungen. It is slightly stronger and more settled than Meinung (opinion).

Examples

"Gerechtigkeit ist eine seiner wichtigsten Grundüberzeugungen."

Natural Translation

Justice is one of his most important core convictions.

Literal Translation

Justice is one of-his most-important core-convictions.

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