verb
behaupten
claim
Sagen, dass etwas wahr ist, ohne es zu beweisen.
The German word "behaupten" is a verb meaning "to assert," "to claim," or "to maintain."
- It consists of the prefix "be-" and the root "haupten," related to "Haupt" (meaning "head" or "main"), though "haupten" itself is not used as a standalone word.
- So figuratively, "behaupten" is to "hold as the main" or "maintain firmly."
Similar words:
- "versichern" (to assure)
- "angeben" (to state, sometimes boast)
- "feststellen" (to state, to determine)
Differences:
- "Behaupten" often focuses on putting forward a statement or opinion, which may or may not be true—often subjective or disputed.
- "Versichern" implies a stronger guarantee of truth or reassurance.
- "Feststellen" means declaring something as a fact, often with evidence.
- "Angeben" may imply boasting rather than neutral assertion.
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Examples
Sie behauptet, dass sie Recht hat.verb
She claims that she is right.
Er behauptet, dass er recht hat.verb
He claims that he is right.
Er behauptet, die Antwort zu kennen.verb
He claims to know the answer.
Er behauptet, immer pünktlich zu sein.verb
He claims to always be on time.
Er behauptet, dass er unschuldig ist.verb
He claims that he is innocent.
Er behauptet, ein Experte zu sein.verb
He claims to be an expert.
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