behaupten
B1 Verb
English Translation
to claim, to assert
What does „behaupten" mean in English?
„behaupten" is a German verb meaning "to claim, to assert" in English. CEFR Level B1 — Goethe-Institut official vocabulary.
Grammar
Present
behauptet
Past
behauptete
Perfect
hat behauptet
Example Sentences
1
Er behauptet, unsere Meinung sei nicht wichtig.
He claims our opinion is not important.
2
Es ist schwer, sich gegen meinen Kollegen zu behaupten.
It is hard to assert oneself against my colleague.
CEFR Level
B1
Intermediate — main points on familiar topics, travel, and interests.
This word is part of the official Goethe-Institut B1 vocabulary list.
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