VERB
vermuten/fɛɐ̯ˈmuːtn̩/to suppose; to suspect; to presume
vermuten is a German verb that means to suppose, to suspect, or to presume. It is pronounced /fɛɐ̯ˈmuːtn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "vermutete" and the past participle is "vermutet".
Definitions
1.to believe or guess that something is true without knowing for certain(assumption, estimation)
a.to suppose, to assume
Ich vermute, dass er morgen kommt.—I suppose that he will come tomorrow.
2.to suspect or presume something, often referring to something negative or secret(suspecting something hidden)
a.to suspect, to have a suspicion
Die Polizei vermutet einen Zusammenhang zwischen den Fällen.—The police suspect a connection between the cases.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | vermuten |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | vermute |
| Present (du) | vermutest |
| Present (er/sie/es) | vermutet |
| Preterite (ich) | vermutete |
| Participle II | vermutet |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | vermutete |
| Imperative (singular) | vermut |
| Imperative (plural) | vermutet |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "vermuten" mean in English?
- "vermuten" means to suppose, to suspect, or to presume. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "vermuten"?
- "vermuten" is pronounced /fɛɐ̯ˈmuːtn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "vermuten"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "vermuten" is "vermutet", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "vermuten"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "vermuten" becomes "vermutete" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "vermuten"?
- "vermuten" is a verb in German.
