die Vermutung

Plural: die Vermutungen
Based on: ver-, vermuten
Noun #1501 Noun
1.

the assumption

(higher "guess"-factor than "Annahme")
Examples
  • "Weißt du, wieso der Kaffee immer so schnell alle ist?""Ich weiß es nicht aber ich habe eine Vermutung... der neue nimmt immer was mit nach hause."
  • "Do you know why the coffee runs out so fast.""I don't know it for fact but I have a surmise/theory.. the new guy always takes some home."
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Word of the Day – “der Mut”

By itself, "der Mut" means courage. But there are countless words with Mut where that doesn't really fit. Like vermuten or Anmut. Today, we'll explore all that.

Vocab: der Mut, -mut, übermütig, gutmütig, Unmut, Demut,Armut, vermuten

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How many meanings does the German word 'Vermutung' have?

Vermutung has 1 distinct meaning: 1. the assumption.

What is the gender of 'Vermutung'?

die

What is the plural of 'Vermutung'?

die Vermutungen

What is 'Vermutung' related to?

The word 'Vermutung' is related to ver- and vermuten.

Where can I learn more about 'Vermutung'?

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Word of the Day – “der Mut”
By itself, "der Mut" means courage. But there are countless words with Mut where that doesn't really fit. Like vermuten or Anmut. Today, we'll explore all that.
Vocab: der Mut, -mut, übermütig, gutmütig, Unmut, Demut,Armut, vermuten
Read article