Word Frequency (Worthäufigkeit) #15000
Word (Wort)

die Negation

Translation (Übersetzung) negation
Pronunciation (Aussprache) [neɡaˈt͡si̯oːn]
B1
Nouns
Intermediate
Formal
Tags (Tags)
grammar feminine formal noun logic
A formal term for negation or denial, often used in logic, philosophy, and formal contexts. Less common in everyday speech than simpler negation words like 'nicht' or 'kein'.

Negation - German Nouns - Negation Meaning - Negation Translation - Negation Nouns Examples

Negation is a German Nouns

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Negation Examples (Beispiele) in English

Negation examples with English translations. See how to use Negation in sentences. Negation example sentences in English below.

Die logische Negation dieser Aussage ist wahr.
The logical negation of this statement is true.
Logic/mathematics
Seine ständige Negation der Fakten ist frustrierend.
His constant denial of the facts is frustrating.
Everyday criticism
In der deutschen Grammatik gibt es verschiedene Formen der Negation.
In German grammar there are different forms of negation.
Grammar discussion

Negation Word Family - Negation Related Words - Negation Family Members

Negation Word Family (Wortfamilie)

Negation word family includes related words, derivatives, and word forms. Learn Negation family members with meanings, translations, and usage. Explore Negation related words and expand your German vocabulary.

verb form (Verbform)
verneinen
Meaning: to deny, to negate
Tense: infinitive
Example: Er versucht, die Vorwürfe zu verneinen.
Verb
adverb form (Adverbform)
negativ
Meaning: negatively
Example: Er reagierte negativ auf den Vorschlag.
Adverb

Negation Usage - Negation Collocations - Negation Idioms - Negation Synonyms - Negation Antonyms

Negation Usage & Related Words (Verwendung & verwandte Wörter)

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Negation Collocations (Kollokationen)

Negation collocations are common word combinations that native speakers use. Learn Negation word combinations and how to use Negation with other words naturally.

logische Negation
logical negation
Medium frequency
doppelte Negation
double negation
Medium frequency
Negation einer Aussage
negation of a statement
Medium frequency
Negation des Vorwurfs
denial of the accusation
Low frequency
Negation in der Grammatik
negation in grammar
Medium frequency

Negation Idioms (Redewendungen)

Negation idioms and expressions. Learn German idioms containing Negation with meanings and explanations. Master Negation expressions used in everyday German.

Die Negation des Offensichtlichen
Denial of the obvious
Refusing to acknowledge something that is clearly true
In ständiger Negation leben
To live in constant denial
Persistently refusing to accept reality

Negation Synonyms (Synonyme)

Negation synonyms - words with similar meanings. Find alternative words for Negation and expand your German vocabulary. Learn Negation similar words and their usage.

Verneinung
Meaning: denial, negation
High similarity
Ablehnung
Meaning: rejection
Medium similarity
Leugnung
Meaning: denial
Medium similarity
Widerspruch
Meaning: contradiction
Low similarity

Negation Antonyms (Antonyme)

Negation antonyms - opposite words. Learn words with opposite meanings to Negation. Discover Negation opposite words and expand your German vocabulary.

Bejahung
Meaning: affirmation
Bestätigung
Meaning: confirmation
Zustimmung
Meaning: agreement

Negation Semantically Related Words - Negation Contextually Related Words - Negation Thematically Related Words

Negation Semantically Related Words (Semantisch verwandte Wörter)

Negation semantically related words - words that are conceptually or thematically related to Negation. Explore Negation related vocabulary and discover words in the same semantic field. Learn Negation contextually related words to expand your German vocabulary.

nicht kein Verneinung Ablehnung Widerspruch logisch Philosophie Grammatik

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