die Zumutung, -en
imposition
The German word "Zumutung" is a noun that can be translated as "imposition" or "expectation." It is composed of the prefix "zu-" and the verb "muten" which means "to expect" or "to impose." "Zumutung" often refers to a situation where a demand or burden placed on someone is considered unreasonable or too great.
Similar words in German include "Auflage" (burden or requirement), "Forderung" (demand), and "Last" (load).
The difference lies in the context: while "Zumutung" specifically implies that the expectation is unreasonable or excessive, the other terms may not carry that connotation.
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Examples
Diese Aufgabe ist wirklich eine Zumutung.noun
This task is really an imposition.
Meiner Meinung nach bleibt das eine Zumutung.noun
In my opinion, that remains an imposition.
Hast du gehört, wie unfair diese Zumutung war?noun
Did you hear how unfair this imposition was?
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