verb

suggerieren

suggest

The German word "suggerieren" is a verb that means "to suggest" or "to imply". It is a cognate of the English word "suggest" and has similar usage.

Breakdown of "suggerieren":

  • Suggerieren doesn't break down into simpler native German components as it is borrowed from Latin ("suggerere").

Similar Words:

  • Vorschlagen: to suggest or to propose
  • Hinweisen auf: to point out or to indicate
  • Andeuten: to hint or to imply

Differences:

  • Suggerieren often carries a slightly formal or psychological connotation, suggesting an idea subtly or indirectly.
  • Vorschlagen is more commonly used in everyday language for making direct suggestions or proposals.
  • Hinweisen auf is mainly used for pointing out or indicating facts or directions.
  • Andeuten typically implies a more subtle or indirect way of implying something, often used in context where something is hinted at without being stated outright.

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Examples

Er möchte eine andere Lösung suggerieren.verb

He wants to suggest another solution.

Seine Worte suggerieren eine andere Möglichkeit.verb

His words suggest another possibility.

Anna kann etwas anderes suggerieren.verb

Anna can suggest something else.

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