Vermutung

Definition

Vermutung (noun) is a German word that translates to “guess” or “assumption” in English. It refers to the act or process of forming an opinion or supposition based on limited information or evidence.

Synonyms

• Annahme (assumption)
• Ansatz (approach)
• Hypothese (hypothesis)

Opposites

• Tatsache (fact)
• Gewissheit (certainty)

Examples

1. Ich habe eine Vermutung, wer den Kuchen gegessen hat. (I have a guess as to who ate the cake.)
2. Seine Vermutung über den Ausgang des Spiels stimmte nicht. (His assumption about the outcome of the game was incorrect.)\ Visit YouGlish.com