VERB
verweigern/fɛɐ̯ˈvaɪ̯ɡɐn/to refuse; to deny; to withhold
verweigern is a German verb that means to refuse, to deny, or to withhold. It is pronounced /fɛɐ̯ˈvaɪ̯ɡɐn/. In conjugation, the simple past is "verweigerte" and the past participle is "verweigert".
Definitions
1.to say no to something or refuse to do something, especially formally or officially(refusal or denial)
a.to turn down or not grant something requested or demanded
Der Chef verweigerte ihm die Genehmigung für den Urlaub.—The boss refused him permission for the vacation.
b.to refuse to do something expected or required
Der Soldat verweigerte den Befehl.—The soldier refused the order.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | verweigern |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | verweigere |
| Present (du) | verweigerst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | verweigert |
| Preterite (ich) | verweigerte |
| Participle II | verweigert |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | verweigerte |
| Imperative (singular) | verweigere |
| Imperative (plural) | verweigert |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "verweigern" mean in English?
- "verweigern" means to refuse, to deny, or to withhold. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "verweigern"?
- "verweigern" is pronounced /fɛɐ̯ˈvaɪ̯ɡɐn/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "verweigern"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "verweigern" is "verweigert", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "verweigern"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "verweigern" becomes "verweigerte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "verweigern"?
- "verweigern" is a verb in German.
