mutmaßlich
alleged · presumably · suspected
So sagt man, wenn etwas wahrscheinlich so ist, aber noch nicht sicher bewiesen wurde.
The German word "mutmaßlich" is an adjective/adverb meaning "alleged," "presumed," or "supposed." It is derived from the verb "mutmaßen" (to speculate or to guess).
- mut- relates to "mut" (courage, but here as a stem)
- -maßlich comes from "messen" (to measure), implying an estimation or assumption.
Similar words:
- vermutlich (probably, presumably)
- angeblich (allegedly)
- vermeintlich (supposedly)
Differences:
- mutmaßlich emphasizes logical assumption based on evidence or reasoning.
- vermutlich is more about likelihood or probability.
- angeblich can carry skepticism, suggesting something reported but possibly untrue.
- vermeintlich refers to a mistaken or supposed belief.
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Examples
Der mutmaßliche Täter wurde festgenommen.adjective
The alleged perpetrator was arrested.
Der mutmaßliche Dieb wurde festgenommen.adjective
The alleged thief was arrested.
Der mutmaßliche Dieb wird noch gesucht.adjective
The alleged thief is still at large.
Er ist mutmaßlich der Täter.adverb
He is presumably the perpetrator.
Der mutmaßliche Dieb wurde heute festgenommen.adjective
The alleged thief was arrested today.
Der mutmaßliche Täter ist noch auf der Flucht.adjective
The suspected perpetrator is still on the run.
Der mutmaßliche Dieb wurde verhaftet.adjective
The alleged thief was arrested.
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