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behaupten (verb)

To claim or assert.

💬 Example

"Er behauptet, die Wahrheit zu kennen."

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'Haupt' (head). To 'be-haupt-en' is to keep your 'head' up and say what you think is true, or to keep your 'hea...

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⚠️ Common Mistakes

Using 'behaupten' for 'to confirm' (bestätigen).

Forgetting the 'sich' in reflexive usage.

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