VERB
leugnen/ˈlɔɪ̯ɡnən/to deny; to refute; to disclaim
leugnen is a German verb that means to deny, to refute, or to disclaim. It is pronounced /ˈlɔɪ̯ɡnən/. In conjugation, the simple past is "leugnete" and the past participle is "geleugnet".
Definitions
1.to state that something is not true; to deny(statement, accusation)
a.to say that one is not responsible for something
Er leugnet jede Beteiligung an dem Vorfall.—He denies any involvement in the incident.
2.to declare that something does not exist or is not the case(existence, fact)
a.to dispute a fact or reality
Niemand kann leugnen, dass sich das Klima verändert.—No one can deny that the climate is changing.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | leugnen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | leugne |
| Present (du) | leugnest |
| Present (er/sie/es) | leugnet |
| Preterite (ich) | leugnete |
| Participle II | geleugnet |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | leugnete |
| Imperative (singular) | leugne |
| Imperative (plural) | leugnet |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "leugnen" mean in English?
- "leugnen" means to deny, to refute, or to disclaim. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "leugnen"?
- "leugnen" is pronounced /ˈlɔɪ̯ɡnən/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "leugnen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "leugnen" is "geleugnet", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "leugnen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "leugnen" becomes "leugnete" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "leugnen"?
- "leugnen" is a verb in German.
