VERB
ablehnen/ˈapˌleːnən/to refuse; to reject; to decline
ablehnen is a German verb that means to refuse, to reject, or to decline. It is pronounced /ˈapˌleːnən/. In conjugation, the simple past is "lehnte ab" and the past participle is "abgelehnt".
Definitions
1.to refuse or reject something offered, requested, or suggested(general)
a.to not accept something that is offered
Sie hat das Angebot abgelehnt.—She refused the offer.
b.to reject a proposal or suggestion
Der Antrag wurde von der Mehrheit abgelehnt.—The proposal was rejected by the majority.
2.to express disapproval; to be against something(opinion/attitude)
a.to not support or accept (an idea, behavior, etc.)
Er lehnt Gewalt grundsätzlich ab.—He fundamentally rejects violence.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | ablehnen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | lehne ab |
| Present (du) | lehnst ab |
| Present (er/sie/es) | lehnt ab |
| Preterite (ich) | lehnte ab |
| Participle II | abgelehnt |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | lehnte ab |
| Imperative (singular) | lehne ab |
| Imperative (plural) | lehnt ab |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "ablehnen" mean in English?
- "ablehnen" means to refuse, to reject, or to decline. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "ablehnen"?
- "ablehnen" is pronounced /ˈapˌleːnən/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "ablehnen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "ablehnen" is "abgelehnt", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "ablehnen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "ablehnen" becomes "lehnte ab" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "ablehnen"?
- "ablehnen" is a verb in German.
