No. 2,264 in Dutch
overtuigd
Convinced.
In a sentence
Ik ben overtuigd van zijn eerlijkheid.
I am convinced of his honesty.
Here, 'overtuigd' derives from 'overtuigen' (to convince) and functions as a predicate adjective meaning 'convinced'.
Hij sprak zo overtuigend dat iedereen overtuigd raakte.
He spoke so convincingly that everyone became convinced.
In this sentence, 'overtuigd' is used as a past participle indicating the state of being convinced due to the preceding actions.
Ze blijft overtuigd dat ze gelijk heeft, ondanks de bewijzen.
She remains convinced that she is right, despite the evidence.
Here, 'overtuigd' acts as a predicate adjective describing her firm belief or conviction.
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