Weigern
Example: Er weigert sich, bei der Arbeit zu helfen.
Definition
"Weigern" means to refuse or decline to do something, often expressing a firm decision against an action or request. For example, in the sentence "Er weigert sich, bei der Arbeit zu helfen," it indicates that he refuses to help with the work.
Etymology
The word "weigern" comes from Middle High German 'weigern,' which means to deny or refuse. It is related to the Old High German 'wīgan,' meaning to resist or reject. Did you know? The concept of refusing or resisting has deep roots in Germanic languages, reflected in this sturdy verb.
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"Weigern" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (A2) - set 1", containing 125 commonly used words.
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