German phrase

~ wurde abgelehnt.

Meaning

___ was rejected

When to use it

It reports a refusal. It often sounds formal and may express disappointment.

Example dialogue

Sein Antrag wurde abgelehnt.

His application was rejected.

Oh nein, das ist ärgerlich.

Oh no, that's annoying.

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