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to imply
To suggest something indirectly or include it as a logical consequence without saying it directly. A statement or action has an additional, unspoken meaning or consequence.
Seine Entscheidung, nicht zu kommen, impliziert, dass er mit dem Vorschlag nicht einverstanden ist.
His decision not to come implies that he does not agree with the proposal.
The verb 'implizieren' (to imply) is often used in two patterns. Either it is followed by an accusative object or by a subordinate clause with 'dass' (that): 'A impliziert B' (A implies B) or 'A impliziert, dass B passiert' (A implies that B happens).
Sein Schweigen implizierte seine Zustimmung.
His silence implied his agreement.
'Implizieren' (to imply) is a word used in written language and especially in formal, academic, or factual contexts. It is rather rare in everyday speech.
Die neuen Regelungen implizieren einen höheren Verwaltungsaufwand.
The new regulations imply a higher administrative burden.
Verbs ending in '-ieren' often come from Latin or French. They are always weak verbs and are conjugated regularly, which makes learning easier.
Was genau impliziert diese Aussage für unser Projekt?
What exactly does this statement imply for our project?
to mean
Bedeuten refers to the direct meaning or clear statement of something. Implizieren goes beyond this and refers to content that is not explicitly stated but follows from it. Use bedeuten for the direct content and implizieren for an unspoken conclusion.
Seine vorsichtige Antwort impliziert, dass er nicht kommen wird.
His cautious answer implies that he will not come.
Was bedeutet dieser Satz genau?
What exactly does this sentence mean?
