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ignorieren
/ɪɡnoˈʁiːʁən/
to ignore
Sie ignorierte seine Fragen.
She ignored his questions.
general
To deliberately pay no attention to someone or something; to disregard or refuse to acknowledge.
Er ignorierte die Warnungen und fuhr weiter.
He ignored the warnings and kept driving.
Die Regierung ignoriert die Forderungen der Protestierenden.
The government is ignoring the protesters' demands.
Often used to describe a conscious choice to overlook something or someone, which can be perceived as rude or dismissive.
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Pro Tip
Formal vs. Informal
In formal contexts, 'ignorieren' is often used to describe institutional or systemic disregard, while in informal contexts, it can describe personal behavior.
Gold Rule
Context Matters
The meaning of 'ignorieren' can vary slightly depending on whether it is applied to people or things. Ignoring a person is often more socially charged than ignoring an object or message.
Word Origin
From Latin 'ignorare' (to not know), derived from 'ignarus' (ignorant). The German verb 'ignorieren' was adopted in the 18th century.
Usage Notes
While 'ignorieren' can be used in both formal and informal contexts, it often carries a negative connotation, implying a deliberate act of disregard.
Word Breakdown
ignor
not knowing, ignorant
root-ieren
to do, to perform
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