an verb

anzweifeln

hat angezweifelt · zweifelte an
Based on: an, zweifeln (an)
1.

to doubt something, to question something

(This is not a strong full on type of doubt. More this skeptical raising questions kind of doubt and it's usually used for theories or appearances, not for single pieces of information. "bezweifeln" is stronger. MUST have a direct object. )
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  • Viele Experten zweifeln die Wirksamkeit der neuen Methode an.
  • Many experts question the effectiveness of the new method.

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The meaning of “der Zweifel”

A fun look at "Zweifel" and what the number two has to do with "doubt". Also, we'll learn about how to properly doubt something and how to despair in German :)

Vocab: zweifel, zweifeln, zweifellos, bezweifeln, anzweifeln, verzweifeln

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How many meanings does the German word 'anzweifeln' have?

anzweifeln has 1 distinct meaning: 1. to doubt something, to question something.

What is the past tense of 'anzweifeln'?

hat angezweifelt / zweifelte an

What is 'anzweifeln' related to?

The word 'anzweifeln' is related to an and zweifeln (an).

Where can I learn more about 'anzweifeln'?

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The meaning of “der Zweifel”
A fun look at "Zweifel" and what the number two has to do with "doubt". Also, we'll learn about how to properly doubt something and how to despair in German :)
Vocab: zweifel, zweifeln, zweifellos, bezweifeln, anzweifeln, verzweifeln
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