ablehnen
refuse
to say no to a request or offer
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fairly formal and firm: to refuse something that is requested or expected, often with a sense of deliberate denial.
to turn down an offer, invitation, or opportunity; often sounds like a polite refusal of something offered.
to reject something, not accept it, or not agree with it; often used for proposals, accusations, or requests.
to give up something voluntarily for yourself; it is less about refusing someone and more about deciding not to take or do something.
to end a contract, job, or subscription; this is not a simple refusal to a request, but an official termination.
to discard an idea, plan, or decision; it usually means something is no longer considered suitable.
colloquial and the simplest expression: to say “no” to a request or offer.
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ablehnen means refuse. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce ablehnen
/ˈaːblɛhnən/
ablehnen translation
refuse
ablehnen examples
Ich lehne dein Angebot ab.
ablehnen transcription
/ˈaːblɛhnən/
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ablehnen meaning: what does it mean?
nein zu einer Bitte oder einem Angebot sagen
ablehnen pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
ablehnen is pronounced as /ˈaːblɛhnən/. 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 dein Angebot ab. Translation: Я отклоняю твоё предложение.
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