beharren

insist

The German word 'beharren' is used to express insistence or persistence. It is often used in the context of refusing to give up or change one's position. For example, 'Er beharrte darauf, dass er Recht hatte' translates to 'He insisted that he was right'.

verb

Example sentences using: beharren

Ich werde auf meiner Meinung beharren.

I will insist on my opinion.

In this sentence, 'beharren' is used to express the act of insistently maintaining or asserting one's opinion despite opposition.

Sie beharren auf ihrer Forderung.

They insist on their demand.

This phrase uses 'beharren' to illustrate the action of persistently maintaining a position or demand, despite potential challenges or disagreements.

Wir müssen auf unserem Recht beharren.

We must insist on our right.

The word 'beharren' here signifies the need to stand firm or insist on a certain right, reinforcing the idea of persistence and determination.