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Behaupten Translations, meanings and synonyms
"Behaupten" is used as verb with the meaning of "assert", "claim" or "state".
Essential properties of "behaupten"
Its most important properties are:
Properties
- Infinitive: behaupten
- Simple past: behauptete
- Participle: behauptet
regulartransitive
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 "behaupten" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms
It has the meanings and uses detailed below:
1.) "To assert something with conviction, even if unproven"
- Definition: "To assert something with certainty or conviction, even if it may be debatable or unproven."
- Translation(s): assert, claim, state, maintain
- Synonym(s): Aussagen, Erklären, Versichern
- Antonym(s): Leugnen
- Related word(s): Beharrlich, Behauptung, Angeblich
📝 Some usage examples:
- Er behauptet, unschuldig zu sein.
- Sie behauptete, den Unfall nicht gesehen zu haben.
- Ich kann nicht behaupten, dass ich alles verstanden habe.
2.) "To maintain a position despite difficulties or competition"
- Definition: "To maintain a position or situation in the face of difficulties or competition."
- Translation(s): assert oneself, hold one's own, maintain one's position, stand one's ground
- Synonym(s): Durchsetzen, Verteidigen, Aufrechterhalten
- Antonym(s): Aufgeben
- Related word(s): Behauptung, Selbstbehauptung, Standhaft
📝 Some usage examples:
- Das kleine Unternehmen konnte sich am Markt behaupten.
- Sie musste sich gegen starke Konkurrenz behaupten.
- Er behauptete sich trotz aller Widrigkeiten.