Die Weigerung
Example: Die Weigerung, den Vertrag zu unterschreiben, überraschte alle.
Definition
"Die Weigerung" refers to the act of refusing or declining to do something, often an explicit rejection of a proposal, request, or demand. It involves a conscious decision not to accept or comply, as in the sentence: 'Die Weigerung, den Vertrag zu unterschreiben, überraschte alle.'
Etymology
The word "die Weigerung" comes from the German verb 'weigern,' meaning to refuse or decline. It traces back to Middle High German 'wīgern,' which has roots in Old High German. Did you know? The root is related to the idea of resisting or withholding consent, which clearly reflects the meaning of refusal in "die Weigerung."
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"Die Weigerung" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (B1) - set 1", containing 119 commonly used words.
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