No. 1,908 in German
zweifel
"Doubt"
In a sentence
Ich habe Zweifel an seinen Fähigkeiten.
I have doubts about his abilities.
In this sentence, "Zweifel" is used to express uncertainty or lack of trust regarding someone's abilities.
Ohne Zweifel ist das die beste Lösung.
Without a doubt, this is the best solution.
Here, "Zweifel" is used to emphasize certainty about the solution, negating any uncertainty.
Er ist in Zweifel geraten wegen der Entscheidung.
He has been placed in doubt regarding the decision.
"Zweifel" here indicates that the person is experiencing doubt or uncertainty due to an external influence.
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