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proselytize in German

proselytize in German is bekehren, missionieren, seinen Glauben predigen — proselytize means to advertise one’s religious beliefs; to convert (someone) to one’s own faith or religious movement or encourage them to do so.

proselytize in German

bekehren
verb
(ambitransitive, broadly) To advertise one’s religious beliefs; to convert (someone) to one’s own faith or religious movement or encourage them to do so.
missionieren
verb
(ambitransitive, broadly) To advertise one’s religious beliefs; to convert (someone) to one’s own faith or religious movement or encourage them to do so.
seinen Glauben predigen
verb
(ambitransitive, broadly) To advertise one’s religious beliefs; to convert (someone) to one’s own faith or religious movement or encourage them to do so.
seinen Glauben verkünden
verb
(ambitransitive, broadly) To advertise one’s religious beliefs; to convert (someone) to one’s own faith or religious movement or encourage them to do so.
(als) (Anhänger) gewinnen
verb
(by extension, ambitransitive) To advertise a non-religious belief, way of living, cause, point of view, (scientific) hypothesis, social or other position, political party, or other organization; to convince someone to join such a cause or organization or support such a position; to recruit someone.
bekehren
verb
(by extension, ambitransitive) To advertise a non-religious belief, way of living, cause, point of view, (scientific) hypothesis, social or other position, political party, or other organization; to convince someone to join such a cause or organization or support such a position; to recruit someone.
für seine Sache gewinnen
verb
(by extension, ambitransitive) To advertise a non-religious belief, way of living, cause, point of view, (scientific) hypothesis, social or other position, political party, or other organization; to convince someone to join such a cause or organization or support such a position; to recruit someone.
überzeugen
verb
(by extension, ambitransitive) To advertise a non-religious belief, way of living, cause, point of view, (scientific) hypothesis, social or other position, political party, or other organization; to convince someone to join such a cause or organization or support such a position; to recruit someone.

What does "proselytize" mean?

  1. verb To advertise one’s religious beliefs; to convert (someone) to one’s own faith or religious movement or encourage them to do so.
  2. verb To coerce into religious conversion.
  3. verb To advertise a non-religious belief, way of living, cause, point of view, (scientific) hypothesis, social or other position, political party, or other organization; to convince someone to join such a cause or organization or support such a position; to recruit someone.
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What is "proselytize" in German?

"proselytize" in German is bekehren, missionieren, seinen Glauben predigen. proselytize means: To advertise one’s religious beliefs; to convert (someone) to one’s own faith or religious movement or encourage them to do so.

Are there other ways to say "proselytize" in German?

Yes — German has 7 translations listed for "proselytize": bekehren, missionieren, seinen Glauben predigen, seinen Glauben verkünden, (als) (Anhänger) gewinnen, für seine Sache gewinnen.

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