zumuten
impose
Von jemandem verlangen, dass er etwas Schwieriges oder Unangenehmes macht oder aushält.
The German word "zumuten" is a verb that means "to expect" or "to impose" on someone, often in a way that suggests placing a burden or demanding a significant effort. It is composed of "zu," which functions as a preposition in this context, and "muten" from the verb "muten," which means "to dare" or "to engage in."
Similar words in German include "erwarten" (to expect), "aufbürden" (to burden), and "abverlangen" (to demand).
Differences:
- Erwarten typically refers to an expectation without the implied burden.
- Aufbürden emphasizes the act of placing a heavy burden on someone.
- Abverlangen focuses on demanding something from someone, often based on a prior agreement.
In contrast, "zumuten" conveys a sense of imposing an expectation or a need that may be considered demanding or uncomfortable.
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Examples
Du kannst ihm das nicht zumuten.verb
You cannot impose this on him.
Du solltest dir nicht zu viel zumuten.verb
You should not impose too much on yourself.
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