to suggest / imply
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to suggest / imply
To instill or imply an idea, thought, or feeling in someone in a subtle, indirect way, without saying it directly.
Die Werbung suggeriert, dass man durch den Kauf des Produkts sofort erfolgreicher wird.
The advertisement suggests that buying the product will instantly make you more successful.
to suggest
In psychology and hypnosis, to deliberately implant a suggestion in a person's subconscious.
Der Therapeut suggerierte dem Patienten im Trancezustand ein Gefühl der inneren Ruhe.
The therapist suggested a feeling of inner calm to the patient while they were in a trance state.
'Suggerieren' (to suggest/imply) does not mean to propose something, as in 'to suggest an idea'. It means to convey an idea or feeling to someone in a subtle, almost manipulative way. It has a negative or at least insincere connotation.
Seine Körpersprache suggerierte Desinteresse, obwohl er zustimmte.
His body language suggested disinterest, even though he agreed.
The verb 'suggerieren' (to suggest/imply) is often used with a 'dass' clause or with a dative-accusative construction. The patterns are: 'suggerieren, dass ...' (to suggest that ...) or 'jemandem (Dativ) etwas (Akkusativ) suggerieren' (to suggest something to someone).
Der Film suggeriert, dass wahre Freundschaft alle Probleme lösen kann.
The film suggests that true friendship can solve all problems.
'Suggerieren' (to suggest/imply) is a word used in elevated written language. It is rarely used in everyday spoken language. It sounds formal and educated.
Der Artikel suggeriert einen Zusammenhang, ohne Beweise zu liefern.
The article suggests a connection without providing evidence.
to mediate / arrange / convey
Both words can describe a representation creating a particular impression. “Vermitteln” remains neutral and can also happen through a clear statement. “Suggerieren” emphasizes that an idea is implied indirectly and possibly deliberately. “Vermitteln” is appropriate for a neutral effect, while “suggerieren” is more appropriate for subtle guidance.
Die gezielte Bildwahl suggeriert einen seriösen Eindruck.
The deliberate choice of images suggests a serious impression.
Die sachliche Beschreibung vermittelt einen seriösen Eindruck.
The factual description conveys a serious impression.
