Meaning of the German Word "Behaupten"

behaupten

maintain

To state firmly that something is true.

Example Sentence

Er behauptet, unschuldig zu sein.

Other Meanings of This Word

To state a fact or belief confidently and forcefully.

B2Verb

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

C1Verb

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Definition: To state firmly that something is true.

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