ablehnen
to reject, to decline
Definition
verbMeanings
- 1.to reject
- 2.to decline
Grammar
Grammar that uses this word
- Double infinitive in the perfectDoppelter Infinitiv im Perfekt
- Conditional clauses without „wenn“ (inversion)Konditionalgefüge ohne „wenn“ (Inversion)
Examples
Der hat abgelehnt.
The boss unfortunately rejected my proposal without giving a reason.
Den musste das ausreichender Nachweise ablehnen.
The office had to reject the application due to insufficient evidence.
Der wurde abgelehnt.
The application was rejected.
Sie lehnt jede ab.
She politely declines every invitation.
Warum lehnst du meine ab?
Why are you refusing my help?
Die lehnte den ab.
The bank declined the loan.
Er lehnte das ab.
He rejected the offer immediately.
Viele den ab.
Many citizens reject the plan.
Ich muss diese ablehnen.
Unfortunately, I have to decline this request.