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 refuse to give or allow something(action)
a.deliberately not give something that is requested or expected
Der Schüler verweigert die Antwort auf die Frage.—The student refuses to answer the question.
b.not comply with a demand or invitation
Sie verweigerte ihm den Zutritt zur Wohnung.—She denied him entry to the apartment.
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.
