Translation of German word "widersprechen" to English
widersprechen
/vɪdɐˈspʁeːçən/
Meaning
VerbTo fail to agree; to have a different opinion or belief.
How to use
widersprechen ('to contradict / disagree / contest') is a strong verb. The prefix wider- here is inseparable: widerspricht, widersprach, hat widersprochen. Takes a dative object: Ich widerspreche dir — I disagree with you.
🇬🇧 English
to disagree
Example
Wir widersprechen dem Vorschlag.
We disagree with the proposal.
Die Firma widerspricht dem Vertrag.
The company disagrees with the contract.
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Common phrases
- sich selbst widersprechen— to contradict oneself
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Present Tense (Präsens)
Simple Past (Präteritum)
Perfect (Perfekt)
ich habe widersprochen
Imperative (Imperativ)
Frequency rank: #988 in German
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The German word "widersprechen" is defined as: "To fail to agree; to have a different opinion or belief."
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The German word "widersprechen" means "to disagree" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Wir widersprechen dem Vorschlag." (which translates as "We disagree with the proposal.").
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