The German verb "widersprechen" means "to contradict, to object" in English. It is an irregular verb. Below you'll find the complete conjugation tables for "widersprechen" across all 7 tenses. New to German verbs? Start with the German verb guide.
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How to Conjugate "widersprechen" in the Present Tense
Präsens Actions happening now or regularly| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ich | I | widerspreche |
| du | you (informal) | widersprichst |
| er/sie/es | he/she/it | widerspricht |
| wir | we | widersprechen |
| ihr | you all (informal) | widersprecht |
| sie/Sie | they/you (formal) | widersprechen |
Er widerspricht dem Plan.
say it air VEE-der-SPRIKHT daym plahn
He contradicts the plan.
In other languages
- French Il contredit le plan.
- Spanish Él contradice el plan.
- Dutch Hij spreekt het plan tegen.
Ich widerspreche dem Lehrer nicht.
say it ikh VEE-der-SPREH-kheh daym LAY-rer nikht
I do not contradict the teacher.
In other languages
- French Je ne contredis pas le professeur.
- Spanish No contradigo al profesor.
- Dutch Ik spreek de leraar niet tegen.
How to Conjugate "widersprechen" in the Simple Past Tense
Präteritum Completed actions in the past (written/formal)| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ich | I | widersprach |
| du | you (informal) | widersprachst |
| er/sie/es | he/she/it | widersprach |
| wir | we | widersprachen |
| ihr | you all (informal) | widerspracht |
| sie/Sie | they/you (formal) | widersprachen |
Er widersprach der Mutter.
say it AIR VEE-der-shprahkh der MOO-ter
He contradicted the mother.
In other languages
- French Il a contredit la mère.
- Spanish Él contradijo a la madre.
- Dutch Hij sprak de moeder tegen.
Ich widersprach dem Lehrer.
say it IHK VEE-der-shprahkh daym LAY-rer
I contradicted the teacher.
In other languages
- French J'ai contredit le professeur.
- Spanish Contradije al profesor.
- Dutch Ik sprak de leraar tegen.
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Perfekt Completed actions (spoken German)| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ich | I | habe widersprochen |
| du | you (informal) | hast widersprochen |
| er/sie/es | he/she/it | hat widersprochen |
| wir | we | haben widersprochen |
| ihr | you all (informal) | habt widersprochen |
| sie/Sie | they/you (formal) | haben widersprochen |
Er hat dem Plan widersprochen.
say it ehr hat daym plahn VEE-der-shproh-khen
He objected to the plan.
In other languages
- French Il s'est opposé au plan.
- Spanish Se opuso al plan.
- Dutch Hij maakte bezwaar tegen het plan.
Ich habe dir widersprochen.
say it ikh HAH-beh deer VEE-der-shproh-khen
I contradicted you.
In other languages
- French Je vous ai contredit.
- Spanish Te contradije.
- Dutch Ik sprak je tegen.
How to Conjugate "widersprechen" in the Past Perfect Tense
Plusquamperfekt Actions completed before another past action| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ich | I | hatte widersprochen |
| du | you (informal) | hattest widersprochen |
| er/sie/es | he/she/it | hatte widersprochen |
| wir | we | hatten widersprochen |
| ihr | you all (informal) | hattet widersprochen |
| sie/Sie | they/you (formal) | hatten widersprochen |
Er hatte mir widersprochen.
say it AIR HAH-teh meer VEE-der-shproh-khen
He had contradicted me.
In other languages
- French Il m'avait contredit.
- Spanish Él me había contradicho.
- Dutch Hij had me tegengesproken.
Ich hatte dir widersprochen.
say it IHK HAH-teh deer VEE-der-shproh-khen
I had contradicted you.
In other languages
- French Je vous avais contredit.
- Spanish Te había contradicho.
- Dutch Ik had je tegengesproken.
How to Conjugate "widersprechen" in the Future Tense
Futur I Actions that will happen| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ich | I | werde widersprechen |
| du | you (informal) | wirst widersprechen |
| er/sie/es | he/she/it | wird widersprechen |
| wir | we | werden widersprechen |
| ihr | you all (informal) | werdet widersprechen |
| sie/Sie | they/you (formal) | werden widersprechen |
Er wird dem Plan widersprechen.
say it AIR VEERT daym PLAHN VEE-der-SPREKH-en
He will object to the plan.
In other languages
- French Il s'opposera au plan.
- Spanish Se opondrá al plan.
- Dutch Hij zal bezwaar maken tegen het plan.
Ich werde dir widersprechen.
say it IHK VER-deh deer VEE-der-SPREKH-en
I will contradict you.
In other languages
- French Je vous contredirai.
- Spanish Te contradiré.
- Dutch Ik zal je tegenspreken.
How to Conjugate "widersprechen" in the Subjunctive I Tense
Konjunktiv I Indirect speech and formal requests| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ich | I | widerspreche |
| du | you (informal) | widersprechest |
| er/sie/es | he/she/it | widerspreche |
| wir | we | widersprechen |
| ihr | you all (informal) | widersprechet |
| sie/Sie | they/you (formal) | widersprechen |
Er widerspreche der Lehrerin.
say it AIR VEE-der-SPREH-kheh der LAY-rer-in
He objects to the teacher.
In other languages
- French Il s'oppose au professeur.
- Spanish Él se opone al profesor.
- Dutch Hij maakt bezwaar tegen de leraar.
Ich widerspreche nicht.
say it IHK VEE-der-SPREH-kheh nikht
I do not object.
In other languages
- French Je ne m'oppose pas.
- Spanish No me opongo.
- Dutch Ik maak geen bezwaar.
How to Conjugate "widersprechen" in the Subjunctive II Tense
Konjunktiv II Hypothetical situations and polite requests| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ich | I | widerspräche |
| du | you (informal) | widersprächest |
| er/sie/es | he/she/it | widerspräche |
| wir | we | widersprächen |
| ihr | you all (informal) | widersprächet |
| sie/Sie | they/you (formal) | widersprächen |
Er widerspräche seiner Mutter.
say it AIR VEE-der-SHPRAY-khe ZY-ner MOOT-er
He would object to his mother.
In other languages
- French Il s'opposerait à sa mère.
- Spanish Él se opondría a su madre.
- Dutch Hij zou bezwaar maken tegen zijn moeder.
Ich widerspräche dir nicht.
say it IHK VEE-der-SHPRAY-khe deer nikht
I would not contradict you.
In other languages
- French Je ne vous contredirais pas.
- Spanish No te contradiría.
- Dutch Ik zou je niet tegenspreken.
Frequently Asked Questions About "widersprechen"
Is "widersprechen" regular or irregular in German?
"Widersprechen" is an irregular German verb, meaning its conjugation does not follow standard patterns and must be memorized individually.
What does "widersprechen" mean in English?
The German verb "widersprechen" means "to contradict, to object" in English.
How do you conjugate "widersprechen" in the present tense?
In the present tense (Präsens): ich → widerspreche, du → widersprichst, er/sie/es → widerspricht, wir → widersprechen, ihr → widersprecht, sie/Sie → widersprechen.
How many tenses does "widersprechen" have in German?
"Widersprechen" is conjugated across 7 tenses in German: Present, Simple Past, Present Perfect, Past Perfect, Future, Subjunctive I, Subjunctive II.
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