B2 Expression フォーマル

Es ist nicht zu leugnen.

It cannot be denied.

意味

Stating an undeniable fact or truth that is evident to all.

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文化的背景

The phrase aligns with the German concept of 'Streitkultur' (debate culture), where acknowledging objective facts is the first step to a productive argument. Austrians might use this phrase, but in spoken Viennese, they might prefer 'Des is fix' (That's for sure) for a similar level of certainty, albeit less formal. In Swiss High German, this phrase is common in official documents and the 'Neue Zürcher Zeitung' (NZZ), reflecting Swiss precision. In German universities, using this phrase in a 'Hausarbeit' (term paper) is a sign of good academic style, showing you can identify consensus in your field.

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Use it in Writing Exams

This phrase is a 'cheat code' for B2/C1 writing exams. It shows you know complex grammar and formal register.

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Don't Overuse

If you use it in every paragraph, you will sound like a politician avoiding a question. Use it once or twice per essay.

意味

Stating an undeniable fact or truth that is evident to all.

🎯

Use it in Writing Exams

This phrase is a 'cheat code' for B2/C1 writing exams. It shows you know complex grammar and formal register.

⚠️

Don't Overuse

If you use it in every paragraph, you will sound like a politician avoiding a question. Use it once or twice per essay.

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The 'Dass' Trap

Always remember the comma before 'dass' and the verb at the end. This is where most points are lost.

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Fill in the missing words to complete the formal German phrase.

Es ist nicht ___ __________, dass die Preise steigen.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: zu leugnen

The correct structure is 'sein + zu + Infinitiv'.

Which sentence is grammatically correct and uses the right register?

A: Es ist nicht zu leugnen, dass er hat den Test bestanden. B: Es ist nicht zu leugnen, dass er den Test bestanden hat. C: Es ist nicht zu leugnen, dass ich mag Schokolade. D: Es ist nicht leugnen, dass er kommt.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: B

B uses the correct word order (verb at the end) and the correct 'zu leugnen' structure.

Complete the dialogue with the most appropriate phrase.

Journalist: 'Herr Minister, die Arbeitslosigkeit ist auf einem Rekordhoch.' Minister: 'Ja, ___ ___ _____ __ ________, dass die Lage ernst ist.'

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: es ist nicht zu leugnen

In a formal political context, acknowledging a fact requires this phrase.

Match the phrase to the correct context.

Where would you most likely read 'Es ist nicht zu leugnen'?

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: In a lead article of a major German newspaper like 'Die Zeit'.

The phrase is formal and academic/journalistic.

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4 問題
Fill in the missing words to complete the formal German phrase. Fill Blank B2

Es ist nicht ___ __________, dass die Preise steigen.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: zu leugnen

The correct structure is 'sein + zu + Infinitiv'.

Which sentence is grammatically correct and uses the right register? Choose B2

A: Es ist nicht zu leugnen, dass er hat den Test bestanden. B: Es ist nicht zu leugnen, dass er den Test bestanden hat. C: Es ist nicht zu leugnen, dass ich mag Schokolade. D: Es ist nicht leugnen, dass er kommt.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: B

B uses the correct word order (verb at the end) and the correct 'zu leugnen' structure.

Complete the dialogue with the most appropriate phrase. dialogue_completion B2

Journalist: 'Herr Minister, die Arbeitslosigkeit ist auf einem Rekordhoch.' Minister: 'Ja, ___ ___ _____ __ ________, dass die Lage ernst ist.'

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: es ist nicht zu leugnen

In a formal political context, acknowledging a fact requires this phrase.

Match the phrase to the correct context. situation_matching B2

Where would you most likely read 'Es ist nicht zu leugnen'?

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: In a lead article of a major German newspaper like 'Die Zeit'.

The phrase is formal and academic/journalistic.

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よくある質問

10 問

Not quite. 'Es ist wahr' is a simple statement of truth. 'Es ist nicht zu leugnen' is more rhetorical; it implies that someone *might* try to deny it, but they would be wrong.

Only if you are discussing something very serious or if you are being intentionally ironic/intellectual. Otherwise, it's too formal.

'Leugnen' is often used for broad truths or facts. 'Abstreiten' is more common when someone is accused of something and says 'I didn't do it!'

This is a special German grammar construction (sein + zu + Infinitiv) that replaces the passive voice and adds a meaning of 'can' or 'must'.

Grammatically yes, but it makes no sense. It would mean 'It must be denied,' which is almost never what you want to say.

Yes, very much so. It's great for acknowledging market trends or project results in a professional way.

No, it sounds objective. However, if you use it to state an opinion as a fact, it can sound arrogant.

The past tense is 'Es war nicht zu leugnen.'

Usually, it comes at the beginning. You can say 'Dass er recht hat, ist nicht zu leugnen,' but that is less common.

Extremely. You will see it in almost every political commentary in 'Der Spiegel' or 'Die Zeit'.

関連フレーズ

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Es lässt sich nicht leugnen

synonym

It cannot be denied.

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Es steht außer Frage

similar

It is beyond question.

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Unbestreitbar ist...

similar

Indisputable is...

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Zugegebenermaßen

builds on

Admittedly.

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