behauptete, er habe

claimed, he had

→ behaupten

phrase Rare #35,920

claimed, he had Used to report someone’s statement indirectly, especially in formal writing, news reports, or legal contexts. The conjugated reporting verb is followed by the subjunctive I/II form of the reported clause.

GE: Der Mitarbeiter behauptete, er habe den Bus verpasst.

EN: The employee claimed that he had missed the bus.

Tom behauptete, er habe Maria in Notwehr erschossen.

Tom claimed he shot Maria in self-defense.

Tom behauptete, er habe ein UFO gesehen.

Tom claimed he saw a UFO.

Er behauptete, er habe ein UFO gesehen.

He claimed he had seen a UFO.

Tom behauptete, er habe die Prüfung bestanden.

Tom claimed he passed the exam.

Der Mitarbeiter behauptete, er habe den Bus verpasst.

The employee claimed he missed the bus.