anfechten
/ˈanˌfɛçtn̩/
verb
C1
der (masc.) die (fem.) das (neut.)
Underline = a spelling pattern that usually signals that gender.
Forms
- present
- ficht an
- past
- focht an
- perfect
- hat angefochten
Meaning
-
to contest, to challenge
Similar words
anfechten is more formal or legal, like contesting a decision; herausfordern is more general, like challenging someone to a duel or competition.
Practice
1 What does anfechten mean?
to contest, to challenge
2 Fill the gap: Man ___ das Urteil an.
Full sentence: Man focht das Urteil an. (The verdict was contested.)
3 Which fingerprint chart matches anfechten?
anfechten: neutral register, academic frequency, general domain, neutral connotation.
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