spekulieren
speculate
Etwas nur anhand von Vermutungen annehmen oder Geld in etwas stecken, ohne sicher zu wissen, ob es sich lohnt.
The German word "spekulieren" is a verb that means "to speculate". It is derived from the Latin "speculatio," which refers to the act of observing or contemplating. In a financial context, "spekulieren" typically refers to making risky investments with the hope of profiting from future price movements or trends. Similar words in German include "rätseln" (to guess or puzzle over), "überlegen" (to consider or ponder), and "theoretisieren" (to theorize).
The primary difference between "spekulieren" and these similar words lies in the context: "spekulieren" is closely associated with uncertain investments or propositions, often bearing financial connotations, whereas the other terms may not specify such a context and encompass broader forms of thinking or guessing.
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Examples
Sie spekulieren auf steigende Kurse.verb
They are speculating on rising prices.
Man kann mit Aktien spekulieren.verb
One can speculate with stocks.
Viele Leute spekulieren immer noch am Markt.verb
Many people are still speculating in the market.
Manche spekulieren über die Zukunft der Technologie.verb
Some speculate about the future of technology.
Manche spekulieren über den Ausgang der Verhandlungen.verb
Some speculate about the outcome of the negotiations.
Einige spekulieren auf einen frühen Erfolg.verb
Some speculate on an early success.
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