NOUN
Vermutung/fɛɐ̯ˈmuːtʊŋ/assumption; guess; supposition
Vermutung is a German noun that means assumption, guess, or supposition. It is pronounced /fɛɐ̯ˈmuːtʊŋ/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Vermutungen".
Definitions
1.an idea or belief based on incomplete evidence(general)
a.belief about something uncertain or not proven
Meine Vermutung ist, dass es heute regnen wird.—My guess is that it will rain today.
2.a hypothesis or conjecture made as the basis for action, reasoning, or investigation(investigation/logic)
a.assumption used for further reasoning or research
Die Polizei überprüft jede Vermutung zum Tathergang.—The police are checking every hypothesis about the course of events.
Declension
Genderfeminine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Vermutung | die Vermutungen |
| Genitive | der Vermutung | der Vermutungen |
| Dative | der Vermutung | den Vermutungen |
| Accusative | die Vermutung | die Vermutungen |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Vermutung" mean in English?
- "Vermutung" means assumption, guess, or supposition. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Vermutung"?
- "Vermutung" is pronounced /fɛɐ̯ˈmuːtʊŋ/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Vermutung" der, die, or das?
- "Vermutung" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
- What is the plural of "Vermutung"?
- The plural of "Vermutung" is "Vermutungen".
- What part of speech is "Vermutung"?
- "Vermutung" is a noun in German.
