ablehnen
refuse
to say no to a request or offer
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What's the difference between ablehnen / verweigern / ausschlagen / zurückweisen / verzichten / kündigen
refuse — to say no to a request or offer
fairly formal and firm: to refuse something that is requested or expected, often with a sense of deliberate denial.
Die Firma verweigerte ihm den Zugang zum Gebäude.
Компания отказала ему в доступе в здание.
to turn down an offer, invitation, or opportunity; often sounds like a polite refusal of something offered.
Er schlug das Jobangebot aus.
Он отклонил предложение о работе.
to reject something, not accept it, or not agree with it; often used for proposals, accusations, or requests.
Der Anwalt wies die Anschuldigungen zurück.
Адвокат отверг обвинения.
to give up something voluntarily for yourself; it is less about refusing someone and more about deciding not to take or do something.
Ich verzichte heute auf den Nachtisch.
Сегодня я откажусь от десерта.
to end a contract, job, or subscription; this is not a simple refusal to a request, but an official termination.
Sie kündigte ihren Mietvertrag.
Она расторгла свой договор аренды.
to discard an idea, plan, or decision; it usually means something is no longer considered suitable.
Der Chef verwarf den Plan wegen der hohen Kosten.
Начальник отбросил план из-за высоких затрат.
colloquial and the simplest expression: to say “no” to a request or offer.
Ich musste Nein sagen, weil ich keine Zeit hatte.
Мне пришлось сказать нет, потому что у меня не было времени.
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how to pronounce ablehnen
/ˈaːblɛhnən/
ablehnen translation
refuse
ablehnen transcription
/ˈaːblɛhnən/
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ablehnen meaning: what does it mean?
nein zu einer Bitte oder einem Angebot sagen
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