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ablehnen

decline

Meaning of ablehnen

refuse politely

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German[ˈapˌleːnən]
decline
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ablehnen belongs to the topic "Interview and Resume". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

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What's the difference between ablehnen / verweigern / absagen

🇩🇪German
ablehnen

Means to deny or answer in the negative; often used in responses to questions rather than for a polite refusal.

B2Often

Auf die Frage nach einem Wechsel verneinte sie.

На вопрос о смене работы она ответила отрицательно.

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🇩🇪German
verweigern

Means to refuse or withhold something; often sounds firmer and more formal than neutral "ablehnen."

B2Often

Der Arbeitgeber verweigerte ihm die Zusage.

Работодатель отказал ему в согласии.

🇩🇪German

Usually means to cancel or decline an appointment, invitation, or plan; less formal and more specific to arrangements.

B2Very Often

Er musste das Interview leider absagen.

Ему, к сожалению, пришлось отменить собеседование.

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ablehnen translation: decline. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce ablehnen

[ˈapˌleːnən]

ablehnen translation

decline

ablehnen transcription

[ˈapˌleːnən]

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ablehnen meaning: what does it mean?

eine Bitte, ein Angebot oder einen Vorschlag höflich zurückweisen

ablehnen pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

ablehnen is pronounced as [ˈapˌleːnən]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

Is ablehnen part of Interview and Resume vocabulary?

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Is ablehnen part of Study and Work vocabulary?

Yes, ablehnen (decline) can be learned in the Study and Work topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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