VERB
anzweifeln/ˈanˌt͡svaɪ̯fl̩n/to doubt; to question; to dispute
anzweifeln is a German verb that means to doubt, to question, or to dispute. It is pronounced /ˈanˌt͡svaɪ̯fl̩n/. In conjugation, the simple past is "zweifelte an" and the past participle is "angezweifelt".
Definitions
1.to express doubt about the correctness or truth of something(opinions/statements)
a.to not believe or call into question the validity of something
Er zweifelt die Ergebnisse des Tests an.—He doubts the results of the test.
b.to dispute or challenge someone’s assertion
Ihre Ehrlichkeit wurde von niemandem angezweifelt.—Her honesty was questioned by no one.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | anzweifeln |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | zweifle an |
| Present (du) | zweifelst an |
| Present (er/sie/es) | zweifelt an |
| Preterite (ich) | zweifelte an |
| Participle II | angezweifelt |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | zweifelte an |
| Imperative (singular) | zweifle an |
| Imperative (plural) | zweifelt an |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "anzweifeln" mean in English?
- "anzweifeln" means to doubt, to question, or to dispute. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "anzweifeln"?
- "anzweifeln" is pronounced /ˈanˌt͡svaɪ̯fl̩n/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "anzweifeln"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "anzweifeln" is "angezweifelt", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "anzweifeln"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "anzweifeln" becomes "zweifelte an" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "anzweifeln"?
- "anzweifeln" is a verb in German.
