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Zweifel

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I. doubt [daʊt] N

1. doubt no pl (lack of certainty):

doubt about
Zweifel m <-s, -> an +dat
there seems to be some doubt about the facts
es scheint noch einige Zweifel zu geben, was die Fakten betrifft
to be in doubt
fraglich [o. zweifelhaft] sein
the future of the project is in doubt
die Zukunft des Projekts ist ungewiss
to be in doubt about sth
über etw acc im Zweifel sein
to be in doubt about sth
sich dat über etw acc unschlüssig sein
not a shadow of a doubt
nicht der geringste Zweifel
no doubt
zweifellos
no doubt
ohne Zweifel
open to doubt
fraglich
open to doubt
unsicher
beyond reasonable doubt LAW
jeden Zweifel ausschließend
beyond reasonable doubt LAW
zweifelsfrei
proof of guilt beyond all reasonable doubt
Schuldbeweis m , der jeden Zweifel ausschließt
without a doubt
ohne jeden Zweifel
without a doubt
zweifellos
to cast doubt on sth
etw in Zweifel ziehen

2. doubt (feeling of uncertainty):

doubt
Unsicherheit f <-, -en>
doubt
Ungewissheit f <-, -en>
I'm having doubts about going to Africa
ich bin mir noch unschlüssig, ob ich nach Afrika gehen soll
to have one's doubts about sth
seine Zweifel an etw dat haben
to have one's doubts that ...
bezweifeln, dass...
to raise doubts about sth
Zweifel an etw dat aufkommen lassen

3. doubt no pl (lack of belief):

doubt
Zweifel m <-s, ->
doubt
Bedenken <-s, -> pl
I never had any doubt [that] you would win
ich habe nie im Geringsten daran gezweifelt, dass du gewinnen würdest

II. doubt [daʊt] VB trans

1. doubt (be unwilling to believe):

to doubt sb
jdm misstrauen
to doubt sth
Zweifel an etw dat haben
to doubt sth
etw bezweifeln
she doubted the evidence of her own eyes
sie traute ihren eigenen Augen nicht

2. doubt (call in question):

to doubt sb
jdm nicht glauben
to doubt sth
etw anzweifeln [o. bezweifeln] [o. infrage stellen]
to doubt sb's abilities
an jds Fähigkeiten zweifeln
to doubt the authenticity of a document
Zweifel an der Echtheit eines Dokuments haben
to doubt sb's authority
jds Autorität infrage stellen
to doubt sb's sincerity [or veracity]
Zweifel an jds Aufrichtigkeit haben

3. doubt (feel uncertain):

to doubt that ...
bezweifeln, dass ...
to doubt whether [or if] ...
zweifeln, ob ...

self-ˈdoubt N no pl

self-doubt
Selbstzweifel <-s, -> pl
moments of self-doubt
Augenblicke pl des Selbstzweifels
to be filled with self-doubt
voller Selbstzweifel sein
to be plagued by self-doubts
von Selbstzweifeln gequält werden
creep in fig doubts, mistakes
einschleichen
to sweep aside ⇆ doubts/objections
Zweifel/Einwände beiseiteschieben [o. abtun]
to ventilate one's doubts
seine Zweifel zum Ausdruck bringen
to sweep away ⇆ doubts/objections fig
Zweifel/Einwände beiseiteschieben [o. abtun]
to allay sb's concern/doubts/suspicions
jds Bedenken/Zweifel/Argwohn zerstreuen
German
German
English
English
Selbstzweifel
self-doubt
Zweifel
doubt
jds Zweifel ausräumen
to dispel sb's doubts
jds Zweifel beheben [o. beseitigen]
to dispel sb's doubts
es bestehen Zweifel an etw dat
there are doubts about sth
darüber besteht kein Zweifel
there can be no doubt about that
es besteht kein Zweifel [mehr] [daran], dass ...
there is no [longer any] doubt that ...
seine Zweifel haben, ob ...
to have one's doubts [about [or as to]] [or to be doubtful] whether ...
Zweifel hegen
to entertain doubts
bei jdm regt sich der Zweifel
sb begins to doubt
jdm kommen Zweifel
sb begins to doubt [or to have his/her doubts]
jdn im Zweifel lassen
to leave sb in doubt
ich habe ihn über meine Absichten nicht im Zweifel gelassen
I left him in no doubt as to my intentions
außer Zweifel stehen
to be beyond [all] doubt
außer Zweifel stehen (stärker)
to be beyond the shadow of a doubt
außer Zweifel stehen, dass ...
to be beyond [all] doubt that ...
für mich steht es außer Zweifel, dass ...
I have absolutely no doubt that ...
etw in Zweifel ziehen
to doubt [or question] sth
kein [o. ohne] Zweifel
without [a] doubt
kein [o. ohne] Zweifel
no doubt about it inf
Bedenken
doubt
Bedenken haben [o. hegen] form
to have doubts [or reservations]

PONS Banking, Finance and Insurance Dictionary

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German
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case of doubt N ECON LAW

case of doubt
Zweifelsfall m
German
German
English
English
Zweifelsfall
case of doubt
Present
Idoubt
youdoubt
he/she/itdoubts
wedoubt
youdoubt
theydoubt
Past
Idoubted
youdoubted
he/she/itdoubted
wedoubted
youdoubted
theydoubted
Present Perfect
Ihavedoubted
youhavedoubted
he/she/ithasdoubted
wehavedoubted
youhavedoubted
theyhavedoubted
Past Perfect
Ihaddoubted
youhaddoubted
he/she/ithaddoubted
wehaddoubted
youhaddoubted
theyhaddoubted
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Examples from the PONS Dictionary (editorially verified)

to allay sb's concern/doubts/suspicions
jds Bedenken/Zweifel/Argwohn zerstreuen
to sweep aside ⇆ doubts/objections
Zweifel/Einwände beiseiteschieben [o. abtun]
fig doubts began to creep into people's minds
den Menschen kamen langsam Zweifel
I'm having doubts about going to Africa
ich bin mir noch unschlüssig, ob ich nach Afrika gehen soll
to be racked with doubts/pain
von Zweifeln/Schmerzen gequält [o. geplagt] werden
to sweep away ⇆ doubts/objections fig
Zweifel/Einwände beiseiteschieben [o. abtun]
I still have lingering doubts
ich habe noch immer so meine Zweifel
to be assailed by doubts/worries
von Zweifeln/Ängsten geplagt werden
seine Zweifel haben, ob ...
to have one's doubts [about [or as to]] [or to be doubtful] whether ...
jdm Angst/Bedenken nehmen
to take away [or ease] sb's fear/doubts

Monolingual examples (not verified by PONS Editors)

There is also a lingering negative perception of the educated woman.
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It is a clear wine of luxurious alcoholic taste, moderate sweetness and lingering finish.
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He was integral in procuring unitary status in the lingering 40-year-old desegregation lawsuit against the school board.
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A unique signature of hers is the lingering sensuality in her voice coupled with a tender sweetness in the tone.
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Following a lingering illness, he died in 1986.
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Examples from the Internet (not verified by PONS Editors)

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Although the town is no doubt very touristic, it has nevertheless, due to the old buildings, the narrow lanes and hidden corners, not lost its special charm.
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Obwohl die Stadt ohne Zweifel sehr touristisch geprägt ist, hat sie dennoch durch die alte Bausubstanz und die vielen engen verwinkelten Gassen ihren ganz besonderen Reiz und Charme nicht verloren.
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www.ronny-pannasch.de
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This instrument for self-assurance and narcissistic presentation becomes a powerful opponent that increases the sense of fragility, doubt, and loss twofold.
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www.sixpackfilm.com
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Das Instrument der Selbstvergewisserung und narzisstischen Inszenierung wird zu einem machtvollen Gegenspieler, das Gefühl von Fragilität, Zweifel und Verlust verdoppelt.
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www.sixpackfilm.com
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Interior Landscape by Mona Hatoum, which opened on 4th June 2009 at the Fondazione Querini Stampalia, is without doubt one of the most interesting exhibitions which run parallel to this year's Venice Biennale.
universes-in-universe.org
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Interior Landscape (Innere Landschaft) von Mona Hatoum, eröffnet am 4. Juni 2009 in der Fondazione Querini Stampalia, ist ohne Zweifel eine der interessantesten Ausstellungen, die parallel zur 53. Biennale in Venedig zu sehen sind.
universes-in-universe.org
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Being a public prosecutor in Pakistan is a tough job – no doubt about that – and it is unusual for a woman.
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www.giz.de
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Staatanwältin sein in Pakistan ist ohne Zweifel ein taffer Beruf und ungewöhnlich für Frauen.
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www.giz.de
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There can be no doubt about this will and conviction of his, which what is more he asserts with such penetrating force.
www.immanuel.at
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An diesem Willen und dieser Überzeugung, die er noch dazu mit solch einer durchdringenden Kraft vertritt, kann es keinen Zweifel geben.
www.immanuel.at

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