Beanspruchen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Beanspruchen" is used as verb with the meaning of "claim", "demand" or "assert a right to".

Essential properties of "beanspruchen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: beanspruchen
  • Simple past: beanspruchte
  • Participle: beansprucht

See full conjugation of beanspruchen

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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "beanspruchen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To claim or demand something as a right"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er beansprucht sein Erbe.He claims his inheritance.
  2. Die Firma beansprucht Entschädigung für den Schaden.The company claims compensation for the damage.
  3. Sie beansprucht viel Aufmerksamkeit.She demands a lot of attention.

2.) "To require or consume time, resources, or effort"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Das Projekt beansprucht viel Zeit.The project requires a lot of time.
  2. Diese Aufgabe beansprucht alle unsere Ressourcen.This task consumes all our resources.
  3. Der Job beansprucht seine volle Aufmerksamkeit.The job demands his full attention.

3.) "To assert or claim something as true"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er beansprucht, der Beste zu sein.He claims to be the best.
  2. Sie beansprucht, die Wahrheit zu kennen.She claims to know the truth.
  3. Er beansprucht, das Problem gelöst zu haben.He claims to have solved the problem.
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