Ignorieren
Example: Er versucht, die Probleme einfach zu ignorieren.
Definition
"Ignorieren" means to deliberately pay no attention to something or someone, often avoiding acknowledgment or response. For example, when someone ignores problems, they consciously choose not to deal with or recognize them.
Etymology
The word "ignorieren" comes from the Latin verb "ignorare," meaning 'to not know' or 'to be unaware.' It entered German through scholarly and formal use, emphasizing the act of intentionally ignoring or disregarding something. Did you know? Despite its roots in 'not knowing,' "ignorieren" implies a conscious choice to overlook.
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"Ignorieren" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (B1) - set 3", containing 113 commonly used words.
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