Ablehnen - translation, pronunciation and examples
decline
refuse politely
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When to use ablehnen
вежливо отклонять
отклонять предложение
отклонять приглашение
отклонять просьбу
отклонять работу
ablehnen usage examples
Я вежливо отклоняю это предложение.
Ich lehne das Angebot freundlich ab.
Она отклонила приглашение из-за нехватки времени.
Sie lehnte die Einladung aus Zeitgründen ab.
Similar words
Means to deny or answer in the negative; often used in responses to questions rather than for a polite refusal.
Means to refuse or withhold something; often sounds firmer and more formal than neutral "ablehnen."
Usually means to cancel or decline an appointment, invitation, or plan; less formal and more specific to arrangements.
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What's the difference between ablehnen / verweigern / absagen
Means to deny or answer in the negative; often used in responses to questions rather than for a polite refusal.
Auf die Frage nach einem Wechsel verneinte sie.
На вопрос о смене работы она ответила отрицательно.
Means to refuse or withhold something; often sounds firmer and more formal than neutral "ablehnen."
Der Arbeitgeber verweigerte ihm die Zusage.
Работодатель отказал ему в согласии.
Usually means to cancel or decline an appointment, invitation, or plan; less formal and more specific to arrangements.
Er musste das Interview leider absagen.
Ему, к сожалению, пришлось отменить собеседование.
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How to pronounce ablehnen and what this word means
ablehnen translation: decline. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce ablehnen
[ˈapˌleːnən]
ablehnen translation
decline
ablehnen examples
Ich lehne das Angebot freundlich ab.
ablehnen transcription
[ˈapˌleːnən]
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Questions about this word
ablehnen meaning: what does it mean?
eine Bitte, ein Angebot oder einen Vorschlag höflich zurückweisen
ablehnen pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
ablehnen is pronounced as [ˈapˌleːnən]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
ablehnen definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
Ich lehne das Angebot freundlich ab. Translation: Я вежливо отклоняю это предложение.
Is ablehnen part of Interview and Resume vocabulary?
Yes, ablehnen (decline) can be learned in the Interview and Resume topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is ablehnen part of Study and Work vocabulary?
Yes, ablehnen (decline) can be learned in the Study and Work topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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