bejahen
affirm
The German word "bejahen" is a verb that means "to affirm" or "to say yes to." It comes from the prefix "be-" which is a common prefix in German verbs often used to convey affirmation, and "Jah", which is an archaic or poetic expression for "yes." Thus, "bejahen" involves confirming or agreeing to something in a positive sense.
Similar German expressions include "zustimmen" (to agree), "bestätigen" (to confirm), and "akzeptieren" (to accept). While all these terms suggest a form of agreement, "bejahen" specifically carries the nuance of affirming or positively supporting something, making it so focused more on the act of saying "yes" rather than just agreeing or consenting through formal approval.
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Examples
Warum hast du ihren Vorschlag sofort bejaht?verb
Why did you immediately affirm her proposal?
Trotz einiger Zweifel bejahte die Gruppe am Ende den Plan.verb
Despite some doubts, the group ultimately affirmed the plan.
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