insist in German
insist in German is beharren, bestehen, insistieren — insist means to state something firmly and repeatedly, refusing to accept disagreement.
insist in German
beharren
(with (that + indicative), or, intransitive, with on or upon) To hold up a claim emphatically.
bestehen
(with (that + indicative), or, intransitive, with on or upon) To hold up a claim emphatically.
insistieren
(with (that + indicative), or, intransitive, with on or upon) To hold up a claim emphatically.
What does "insist" mean?
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verb To state something firmly and repeatedly, refusing to accept disagreement.
"She insisted that she had locked the door."
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insist in a sentence
- She insisted that she had locked the door.
- He insisted on paying for dinner even though we offered to split it.
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What is "insist" in German?
"insist" in German is beharren, bestehen, insistieren. insist means: To state something firmly and repeatedly, refusing to accept disagreement.
How do you use "insist" in a sentence?
Example: "She insisted that she had locked the door." In German, "insist" is beharren, bestehen, insistieren.
Are there other ways to say "insist" in German?
Yes — German has 3 translations listed for "insist": beharren, bestehen, insistieren.
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