verb
to claim, to assert
B1
Behaupten: means 'to claim' or 'to assert' (often 'to maintain' a statement). Regular weak verb using haben as auxiliary. Non‑reflexive and non‑separable. Commonly occurs with dass-clauses or objects (Er behauptet, dass…). No stem changes; used in reports and debates, can appear in passive.
Examples
Er behauptet, die Informationen seien korrekt.
He claims that the information is correct.
Er behauptete, die Wahrheit zu kennen.
He claimed to know the truth.
Sie hat das Gegenteil behauptet.
She claimed the opposite.
Details
Mnemonics
Picture someone holding a sign and shouting a claim: 'I behaupten this!' — it's a mental image for 'assert/claim'.
Sounds like 'be-HOFT-en' — 'claim' has a strong 'hold' sense.
Notes
Behaupten is a common regular verb used when reporting speech or claims. In reported speech, it is often followed by a subordinate clause.