VERB
widersprechen/ˌviːdɐˈʃpʁɛçn̩/to contradict; to disagree; to object
widersprechen is a German verb that means to contradict, to disagree, or to object. It is pronounced /ˌviːdɐˈʃpʁɛçn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "widersprach" and the past participle is "widersprochen".
Definitions
1.to state the opposite of something previously said; to contradict(opinions, statements)
a.to express disagreement because of an opposing opinion or fact
Der Zeuge widerspricht der Aussage des Angeklagten.—The witness contradicts the defendant's statement.
2.to object, to oppose by saying something is incorrect or should not be done(orders, proposals, actions)
a.to formally object to a decision or instruction
Sie widersprach der Anordnung ihres Chefs.—She objected to her boss's order.
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 disagree, or to object. 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.
