assumption / suspicion
die Vermutung, die Vermutungen
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assumption / suspicion
An assumption or thought about something that is not known for certain or has not been proven.
Ich habe die Vermutung, dass er uns nicht die ganze Wahrheit erzählt.
I have a suspicion that he is not telling us the whole truth.
| gender | feminine die |
|---|---|
| plural | die Vermutungen |
| genitive | der Vermutung |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | die Vermutung | die Vermutungen |
| accusative | die Vermutung | die Vermutungen |
| dative | der Vermutung | den Vermutungen |
| genitive | der Vermutung | der Vermutungen |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'Die Vermutung' (the assumption/suspicion) is the noun form of the verb 'vermuten' (to assume/suspect). If you suspect something, you have a 'Vermutung' (suspicion).
Ich vermute, dass der Zug Verspätung hat.
I suspect that the train is delayed.
Very often, a 'Vermutung' (assumption/suspicion) is introduced with a subordinate clause that begins with 'dass' (that). This subordinate clause then explains exactly what the assumption or suspicion is.
Die Polizei äußerte die Vermutung, dass der Täter Hilfe hatte.
The police expressed the suspicion that the perpetrator had help.
Common verbs used with 'Vermutung' (assumption/suspicion) are 'haben' (to have), 'äußern' (to express), 'bestätigen' (to confirm), and 'widerlegen' (to refute).
Spätere Untersuchungen haben meine anfängliche Vermutung bestätigt.
Later investigations confirmed my initial assumption.
hunch / idea
Both words refer to an uncertain assessment. A „Ahnung“ tends to arise from a vague feeling, whereas a „Vermutung“ is usually based on a thought or on some reasons. Use „Ahnung“ for an intuitive impression and „Vermutung“ when you can explain your assumption logically.
Meine Vermutung, dass etwas nicht stimmte, beruhte auf den widersprüchlichen Aussagen.
My assumption that something was wrong was based on the contradictory statements.
Ich hatte die Ahnung, dass etwas nicht stimmte, obwohl ich keinen Grund dafür nennen konnte.
I had a hunch that something was wrong, although I could not name a reason for it.
