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Ablehnung

rejection

German grammar
dieAblehnungf
Meaning of Ablehnung

a decision not to accept something

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Pronunciation
German[ˈapleːnʊŋ]
Russian transcription[ɐtˈkas]
rejection
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Ablehnung with Russian translation

Ablehnung usage examples

🇷🇺Russian🇩🇪German

Мы получили отказ.

Wir haben eine Ablehnung bekommen.

🇷🇺Russian🇩🇪German

Отказ пришёл по почте.

Die Ablehnung kam per Post.

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Ablehnung belongs to the topic "Documents and Paperwork, Travel and Immigration Documents, Finance and Banking Documents, Healthcare and Insurance Documents, Housing and Utilities Documents, Security and Background Checks, Employment and HR Documents, Taxes and Government Forms, Legal Agreements and Compliance, Education and Credentials, Business and Invoicing Documents, Shipping and Customs Documents, Identity and Personal Details, Application Status and Appointments, Digital Files and Office Admin". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

Ablehnungотказ
Kindребёнок
Studentстудент
Prüfungэкзамен
Hausaufgabeдомашняя работа
Noteоценка
onlineонлайн

Ablehnung synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between Ablehnung / Zurückweisung / Ablehnung eines Antrags / Absage / Abfuhr / Verweigerung

Z
🇩🇪German
Zurückweisung

Formal rejection or refusal; often sounds a bit more official and colder than plain "Ablehnung."

A2Often
A
🇩🇪German
Ablehnung eines Antrags

A precise, formal refusal of an application; especially used in documents, official letters, and bureaucratic contexts.

A2Often
A
🇩🇪German
Absage

Simple and very common refusal, especially for appointments, invitations, applications, or offers.

A2Very Often
A
🇩🇪German
Abfuhr

Colloquial, sharp rejection; often means someone was turned down rather bluntly.

A2Often
V
🇩🇪German
Verweigerung

Refusal to do or provide something; often suggests stubborn or deliberate unwillingness.

A2Often
N
🇩🇪German
Negation

Logical or grammatical negation; not an everyday refusal, but a term from language, logic, and mathematics.

A2Rarely
A
🇩🇪German
Abweisung

Formal refusal or dismissal, often in response to a request, application, or person; sounds businesslike and somewhat cold.

A2Often
A
🇩🇪German
Ablehnung eines Vorschlags

A specific, formal rejection of a proposal; suitable for meetings, negotiations, and work situations.

A2Often
V
🇩🇪German
Verwerfung

Formal rejection, especially in legal, religious, or academic contexts; sounds very bookish.

A2Rarely

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How to pronounce Ablehnung and what this word means

Ablehnung means rejection. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce Ablehnung

[ˈapleːnʊŋ]

Ablehnung translation

rejection

Ablehnung examples

Wir haben eine Ablehnung bekommen.

Ablehnung transcription

[ˈapleːnʊŋ]

Questions about this word

Ablehnung meaning: what does it mean?

Entscheidung, etwas nicht anzunehmen

Ablehnung pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

Ablehnung is pronounced as [ˈapleːnʊŋ]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

Ablehnung definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

Wir haben eine Ablehnung bekommen. Translation: Мы получили отказ.

Is Ablehnung part of Digital Files and Office Admin vocabulary?

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Is Ablehnung part of Application Status and Appointments vocabulary?

Yes, Ablehnung (rejection) can be learned in the Application Status and Appointments topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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