widersprechen
contradict
Das bedeutet, etwas zu sagen oder zu tun, das nicht mit der Meinung oder Aussage einer anderen Person übereinstimmt.
The German word "widersprechen" is a verb that means "to contradict" or "to object." It is derived from the prefix "wider-" meaning "against" and the verb "sprechen," which means "to speak." Hence, "widersprechen" involves speaking against something or someone's statement or idea.
Similar words in German include "entgegnen" (to retort), "bestreiten" (to dispute), and "ablehnen" (to reject). While all these words involve responses to statements or ideas, "widersprechen" specifically denotes direct opposition or contradiction in what is said, whereas "entgegnen" merely indicates a reply (possibly in disagreement), "bestreiten" emphasizes disputing the truth of something, and "ablehnen" includes a broader sense of refusal or non-acceptance.
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Examples
Sie widersprechen ihm energisch.verb
They contradict him vigorously.
Er wird immer wieder widersprechen.verb
He will contradict again and again.
Du solltest ihm nicht widersprechen.verb
You should not contradict him.
Es ist nicht einfach, diesem Argument zu widersprechen.verb
It is not easy to contradict this argument.
Du solltest ihr nicht widersprechen.verb
You should not contradict her.
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