NOUN
Behauptung/bəˈhaʊ̯ptʊŋ/assertion; claim; allegation
Behauptung is a German noun that means assertion, claim, or allegation. It is pronounced /bəˈhaʊ̯ptʊŋ/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Behauptungen".
Definitions
1.an assertion or statement that something is the case, without proof(argument/discussion)
a.claim or proposition, especially in an argument
Seine Behauptung, er habe nichts gewusst, überzeugte niemanden.—His assertion that he knew nothing convinced no one.
2.an allegation made, e.g. in legal or official contexts(formal/legal)
a.unproven allegation; assertion awaiting verification
Die Behauptung der Klägerin wurde vom Gericht überprüft.—The claimant's allegation was examined by the court.
Declension
Genderfeminine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Behauptung | die Behauptungen |
| Genitive | der Behauptung | der Behauptungen |
| Dative | der Behauptung | den Behauptungen |
| Accusative | die Behauptung | die Behauptungen |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Behauptung" mean in English?
- "Behauptung" means assertion, claim, or allegation. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Behauptung"?
- "Behauptung" is pronounced /bəˈhaʊ̯ptʊŋ/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Behauptung" der, die, or das?
- "Behauptung" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
- What is the plural of "Behauptung"?
- The plural of "Behauptung" is "Behauptungen".
- What part of speech is "Behauptung"?
- "Behauptung" is a noun in German.
