A2Opinionformal

Ich muss Ihnen widersprechen.

I must contradict you. / I must disagree with you.

In German

Ich muss Ihnen widersprechen.

ish moos EE-nen VEE-der-shprech-en
English
I must contradict you. / I must disagree with you.
Español
Debo contradecirle.
Italiano
Devo contraddirLa.

Example Sentences

  1. 1

    Die Entscheidung war unumgänglich. Mit Verlaub, aber ich muss Ihnen widersprechen. Es gab Alternativen.

    The decision was unavoidable. With all due respect, but I must contradict you. There were alternatives.

    A formal discussion where a manager's decision is being challenged.

  2. 2

    Ihre Schlussfolgerung ist nicht haltbar. Ich muss Ihnen hier widersprechen.

    Your conclusion is not sustainable. I must contradict you here.

    A formal debate on a topic with differing interpretations.

FAQ

How do you say "I must contradict you. / I must disagree with you." in German?

"I must contradict you. / I must disagree with you." in German is "Ich muss Ihnen widersprechen." (ish moos EE-nen VEE-der-shprech-en). Example: Die Entscheidung war unumgänglich. Mit Verlaub, aber ich muss Ihnen widersprechen. Es gab Alternativen..

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