Translation and Meaning
- Word: ablehnen
- Language: German
- Meaning: oppose
- CEFR Level: B2
- Part of speech: verb
- Topic: German Urteil und Versöhnung
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Example Sentences
- Die Person, die dem Plan widerspricht, könnte stark gegen die Entscheidung sein. English: The person who opposes the plan might strongly disagree with the decision.
When and How to Use "ablehnen"
Use "ablehnen" when you want to talk about "oppose" in German. It functions as "verb". In SmartWords it is linked to the German Urteil und Versöhnung topic. Because it appears in B2 material, it is a practical word to practice early in your German study. Use the example sentences above to notice common word order and nearby words.
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