VERB
weigern/ˈvaɪ̯ɡɐn/to refuse; to decline
weigern is a German verb that means to refuse or to decline. It is pronounced /ˈvaɪ̯ɡɐn/. In conjugation, the simple past is "weigerte" and the past participle is "geweigert".
Definitions
1.to refuse to do something, typically used reflexively(action/refusal)
a.to reject performing a requested action
Er weigert sich, die Aufgabe zu erledigen.—He refuses to do the task.
b.to decline or reject participation
Sie weigerten sich, an der Besprechung teilzunehmen.—They refused to take part in the meeting.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | weigern |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | weigere |
| Present (du) | weigerst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | weigert |
| Preterite (ich) | weigerte |
| Participle II | geweigert |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | weigerte |
| Imperative (singular) | weiger |
| Imperative (plural) | weigert |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "weigern" mean in English?
- "weigern" means to refuse or to decline. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "weigern"?
- "weigern" is pronounced /ˈvaɪ̯ɡɐn/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "weigern"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "weigern" is "geweigert", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "weigern"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "weigern" becomes "weigerte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "weigern"?
- "weigern" is a verb in German.
