Meaning of the German Word "Behaupten"

behaupten

assert

To state a fact or belief confidently and forcefully.

Example Sentence

Er behauptete, er habe von dem Problem nichts gewusst.

Other Meanings of This Word

To state firmly that something is true.

B2Verb

To say that someone has done something illegal or wrong without giving proof.

C1Verb

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Definition: To state a fact or belief confidently and forcefully.

Word Information

What is the CEFR level of the word "behaupten"?

B2

What grammatical category does "behaupten" have?

Verb

Which vocabulary topic does "behaupten" belong to?

Communication