anfechten/ˈanˌfɛçtn̩/to contest; to challenge; to dispute
anfechten is a German verb that means to contest, to challenge, or to dispute. It is pronounced /ˈanˌfɛçtn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "focht an" and the past participle is "angefochten".
Definitions
1.to formally challenge the validity or correctness of something (typically a decision or document)(law, administration)
a.to dispute or contest a verdict, claim, or decision legally or officially
Der Angeklagte will das Urteil vor dem Oberlandesgericht anfechten.—The defendant intends to contest the verdict before the higher regional court.
2.to doubt or dispute the accuracy, validity, or honesty of something(general, abstract)
a.to question or call into question the integrity or truth of something
Niemand wagte es, seine Aussage öffentlich anzufechten.—No one dared to publicly challenge his statement.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | anfechten |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | fechte an |
| Present (du) | fichtst an |
| Present (er/sie/es) | ficht an |
| Preterite (ich) | focht an |
| Participle II | angefochten |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | föchte an |
| Imperative (singular) | ficht an |
| Imperative (plural) | fechtet an |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "anfechten" mean in English?
- "anfechten" means to contest, to challenge, or to dispute. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "anfechten"?
- "anfechten" is pronounced /ˈanˌfɛçtn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "anfechten"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "anfechten" is "angefochten", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "anfechten"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "anfechten" becomes "focht an" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "anfechten"?
- "anfechten" is a verb in German.
