Verb

behaupten

Translation

to claim, to assert, to maintain, to allege

Ich behaupte, dass das wahr ist.

I claim that this is true.

Er behauptet seine Unschuld.

He asserts his innocence.

Sie behauptet sich auf dem Markt.

She is holding her own in the market.

((sth.)) to claim sth. He claims his innocence.

((that-clause)) to claim that... She claims that she is innocent.

((refl.)) to assert oneself, to hold one's own He asserts himself against his competitors.

Synonyms: versichern (to assure), beteuern (to vow); Antonyms: widerrufen (to retract), leugnen (to deny)

From the prefix 'be-' and 'Haupt' (head). It means 'to make something the main point'.

Imagine holding your 'Haupt' (head) high to make a strong claim.