Bestreiten
Example: Er konnte die Vorwürfe vor Gericht erfolgreich bestreiten.
Definition
"Bestreiten" means to deny or dispute a claim or accusation, often in a formal or legal context. It involves challenging the truth or validity of something, as in the example phrase where someone successfully denies allegations in court.
Etymology
The German verb "bestreiten" originates from Middle High German, combining 'be-' (a prefix with various functions) and 'streiten' meaning 'to fight' or 'to dispute.' So, it literally means 'to engage in a dispute.' Did you know? The root 'streiten' is related to English 'strife,' highlighting the confrontational nature of the word.
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"Bestreiten" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (B2) - set 4", containing 112 commonly used words.
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