zumuten

The German word "zumuten" is a verb meaning "to expect someone to endure or tolerate something" or "to demand something from someone, often something burdensome."

• It’s made of the components:
  • "zu" (prefix, here emphasizing direction or target),
  • "muten" (related to "gemocht" or feeling/expecting).

Similar words:

• "antun" (to do to someone, often something bad),
• "zumuten sein" (to be asked or required),
• "zumuten können" (to consider expectable or reasonable).

Difference:
"Zumuten" usually carries the implication of something challenging or burdensome that's being demanded or expected, whereas "antun" is more about doing something (sometimes negative) to someone without the explicit expectation or tolerance aspect.