GERMAN · B2WORD NOTES
MEANING & PRONUNCIATION

versagen

fail to perform

Ausgerechnet bei der Abschlussprüfung versagte sein sonst gutes Gedächtnis.

His usually good memory failed him precisely during the final examination.

fail; stop working

Als die Bremsen versagten, konnte sie den Wagen noch auf einen Seitenweg lenken.

When the brakes failed, she still managed to steer the car onto a side road.

deny; refuse

Die Versicherung versagte ihm die Übernahme der Kosten.

The insurance company refused to cover his costs.

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