die Weigerung
Translation
refusal, denial, rejection
Examples
Seine Weigerung kam unerwartet.
His refusal was unexpected.
Die Weigerung zu helfen, war enttäuschend.
The refusal to help was disappointing.
Trotz meiner Weigerung bestand er darauf.
Despite my refusal, he insisted.
Grammar Patterns
die Weigerung, ((to do sth.)) the refusal to do sth. The refusal to sign the contract was a problem.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Ablehnung, Absage; Antonyms: Zustimmung, Annahme
Etymology
From the verb 'weigern' (to refuse) plus the feminine noun-forming suffix '-ung'.
Memory Tips
The '-ung' suffix turns the action of the verb 'weigern' (to refuse) into a noun. Almost all nouns ending in '-ung' are feminine (die).