noun
die Spekulation, -en
speculation
The German word "Spekulation" is a noun meaning speculation or guesswork.
- It comes from the Latin root speculari, meaning "to observe" or "to speculate".
- In German, it refers to forming opinions or theories without firm evidence, often about future events or markets.
Similar words:
- Vermutung (assumption)
- Annahme (supposition)
- Mutmaßung (conjecture)
- Hypothese (hypothesis)
Differences:
- Spekulation typically implies a more uncertain or risky guess, often related to financial or uncertain predictions.
- Vermutung and Annahme are more neutral assumptions.
- Hypothese is used in scientific contexts as a testable theory.
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Examples
Die Spekulation hat uns nicht weitergeholfen.noun
The speculation did not help us.
Es gab viele Spekulationen über das Ergebnis der Wahl.noun
There were many speculations about the outcome of the election.
Die heftigen Spekulationen führten zu großer Verunsicherung.noun
The intense speculations led to great uncertainty.
Ihre Spekulation erwies sich am Ende als falsch.noun
Her speculation turned out to be wrong in the end.
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