VERB
widerlegen/ˌviːdɐˈleːɡn̩/to refute; to disprove; to rebut
widerlegen is a German verb that means to refute, to disprove, or to rebut. It is pronounced /ˌviːdɐˈleːɡn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "widerlegte" and the past participle is "widerlegt".
Definitions
1.to show that something (especially an opinion or assertion) is false or incorrect(argument/discussion)
a.to prove an assertion or theory is false through evidence or reasoning
Die Wissenschaftler konnten die Behauptung eindeutig widerlegen.—The scientists were able to clearly refute the claim.
b.to disprove a rumor or suspicion
Er widerlegte das Gerücht, dass er gekündigt habe.—He disproved the rumor that he had resigned.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | widerlegen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | widerlege |
| Present (du) | widerlegst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | widerlegt |
| Preterite (ich) | widerlegte |
| Participle II | widerlegt |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | widerlegte |
| Imperative (singular) | widerlege |
| Imperative (plural) | widerlegt |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "widerlegen" mean in English?
- "widerlegen" means to refute, to disprove, or to rebut. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "widerlegen"?
- "widerlegen" is pronounced /ˌviːdɐˈleːɡn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "widerlegen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "widerlegen" is "widerlegt", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "widerlegen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "widerlegen" becomes "widerlegte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "widerlegen"?
- "widerlegen" is a verb in German.
