widersprechen/ˌviːdɐˈʃpʁɛçn̩/to contradict; to object; to disagree
widersprechen is a German verb that means to contradict, to object, or to disagree. It is pronounced /ˌviːdɐˈʃpʁɛçn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "widersprach" and the past participle is "widersprochen".
Definitions
1.to express the opposite of what someone says, to contradict(to deny, oppose an opinion, statement)
a.to say that what someone else states is not true or correct
Ich muss dir in diesem Punkt widersprechen.—I have to disagree with you on this point.
b.to deny the validity or accuracy of something said
Der Zeuge widersprach der Aussage des Angeklagten.—The witness contradicted the defendant's statement.
2.to officially object or appeal, especially in legal or administrative matters(to object to a decision, especially formally)
a.to formally object to a decision or ruling
Sie können gegen den Bescheid widersprechen.—You can object to the notice.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | widersprechen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | widerspreche |
| Present (du) | widersprichst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | widerspricht |
| Preterite (ich) | widersprach |
| Participle II | widersprochen |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | widerspräche |
| Imperative (singular) | widersprich |
| Imperative (plural) | widersprecht |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "widersprechen" mean in English?
- "widersprechen" means to contradict, to object, or to disagree. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "widersprechen"?
- "widersprechen" is pronounced /ˌviːdɐˈʃpʁɛçn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "widersprechen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "widersprechen" is "widersprochen", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "widersprechen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "widersprechen" becomes "widersprach" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "widersprechen"?
- "widersprechen" is a verb in German.
