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refuse in German

refuse in German is Abfall, Müll, ablehnen — refuse means to say no to a request, offer, or order.

refuse in German

Abfall
noun
Collectively, items or material that have been discarded; rubbish, garbage.
Müll
noun
Collectively, items or material that have been discarded; rubbish, garbage.
ablehnen
verb
(transitive) To decline (a request or demand).
verweigern
verb
(transitive) To decline (a request or demand).
abschlagen
verb
(transitive) To decline (a request or demand).
sich weigern
verb
(transitive) To decline (a request or demand).
sich weigern
verb
(intransitive) To decline a request or demand, forbear; to withhold permission.

What does "refuse" mean?

  1. verb To say no to a request, offer, or order.
    "She refused to sign the contract until the terms were changed."
  2. noun Waste material; rubbish or garbage.
    "The city collects refuse twice a week."

refuse in a sentence

  • She refused to sign the contract until the terms were changed.
  • He refused their help, insisting he could manage alone.
  • The city collects refuse twice a week.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "refuse" in German?

"refuse" in German is Abfall, Müll, ablehnen. refuse means: To say no to a request, offer, or order.

How do you use "refuse" in a sentence?

Example: "She refused to sign the contract until the terms were changed." In German, "refuse" is Abfall, Müll, ablehnen.

Are there other ways to say "refuse" in German?

Yes — German has 6 translations listed for "refuse": Abfall, Müll, ablehnen, verweigern, abschlagen, sich weigern.

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