German Phrase
Ich will das anfechten.
Meaning
Literally, "I want to contest that." It is used when the speaker intends to formally challenge a decision, a rule, or a claim, often in a legal or bureaucratic context.
When to use
Use this sentence when you are about to file an appeal, dispute a ruling, or argue against a statement that you consider incorrect. It sounds strong and decisive; for a softer tone you might choose "Ich möchte das anfechten."
✦Grammar Breakdown
Ichwilldasanfechten
Ich (personal pronoun)
First‑person singular pronoun used as the subject of the sentence.
will (modal verb)
Present tense of "wollen"; expresses a strong desire or intention and is followed by an infinitive.
das (demonstrative pronoun)
Neuter accusative pronoun referring to a previously mentioned fact, decision, or object.
anfechten (separable verb)
Infinitive form of the verb "anfechten" (to contest, to challenge). In infinitive constructions the prefix stays attached.
🗨In Conversation
Ich will das anfechten.
I want to contest that.
Warum? Hast du Beweise dafür?
Why? Do you have evidence for it?
✕Common Mistakes
Ich will das fechten an.
When the verb is used with a modal, the infinitive keeps the prefix attached. Learners often split it ("fechten an").
Ich will das anfechten, bitte.
"Will" is strong; in polite requests use "möchte".
Ich will das (referring to a masculine noun) anfechten.
If the referent is not neuter, use the appropriate gender ("die" or "den").
↔Alternatives
Ich möchte das anfechten.
I would like to contest that.
Ich beabsichtige, das anzufechten.
I intend to contest that.
Ich will das bestreiten.
I want to dispute that.
Cultural Tip
In German, "will" conveys a firm intention and can sound a bit abrupt, especially in formal settings. If you are speaking to a superior or want to sound more polite, replace "will" with "möchte". "Anfechten" is a legal‑sounding verb; in everyday conversation Germans often use "bestreiten" or "in Frage stellen" instead.