noun
die Ablehnung, -en
rejection
Wenn man etwas nicht annimmt, nicht erlaubt oder Nein dazu sagt.
The German word "Ablehnung" is a noun meaning "rejection" or "refusal".
- It is derived from the verb "ablehnen", where "lehnen" means "to lean".
- In this context, "Ablehnung" literally involves "leaning away from" something, i.e., refusing or rejecting.
Similar words:
- Zurückweisung (dismissal, rejection)
- Absage (refusal, denial)
- Verwerfung (dismissal, repudiation)
Differences:
- Ablehnung is a general term for rejection or refusal.
- Zurückweisung often emphasizes rejecting an argument or claim.
- Absage frequently refers to denying invitations or offers.
- Verwerfung is stronger, often meaning formal repudiation or discarding.
Thus, Ablehnung is a broad term used across many contexts of refusal or rejection.
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Examples
Seine Ablehnung kam für viele unerwartet.noun
His rejection came unexpectedly for many.
Die Ablehnung war schwer zu akzeptieren.noun
The rejection was hard to accept.
Erhieltst du bereits eine schriftliche Ablehnung?noun
Did you already receive a written rejection?
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