NOUN
Ablehnung/ˈapˌleːnʊŋ/rejection; refusal; disapproval
Ablehnung is a German noun that means rejection, refusal, or disapproval. It is pronounced /ˈapˌleːnʊŋ/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Ablehnungen".
Definitions
1.explicit or implicit refusal or rejection of something(general)
a.refusing something offered or requested
Seine Bewerbung fand keine Zustimmung, sondern nur Ablehnung.—His application met with no approval but only rejection.
2.expression of disapproval or negative attitude toward someone or something(attitude)
a.showing clear unwillingness or dislike
Die Ablehnung gegenüber dem Plan war deutlich spürbar.—The rejection of the plan was clearly noticeable.
Declension
Genderfeminine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Ablehnung | die Ablehnungen |
| Genitive | der Ablehnung | der Ablehnungen |
| Dative | der Ablehnung | den Ablehnungen |
| Accusative | die Ablehnung | die Ablehnungen |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Ablehnung" mean in English?
- "Ablehnung" means rejection, refusal, or disapproval. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Ablehnung"?
- "Ablehnung" is pronounced /ˈapˌleːnʊŋ/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Ablehnung" der, die, or das?
- "Ablehnung" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
- What is the plural of "Ablehnung"?
- The plural of "Ablehnung" is "Ablehnungen".
- What part of speech is "Ablehnung"?
- "Ablehnung" is a noun in German.
