English–German
“guess” in German
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈmuːtˌmaːsn̩/
Example
Ich mutmaße, dass er es schon weiß.
I guess he already knows it.
How to say “guess” in German
“Guess” in German is mutmaßen.
A tentative conclusion balances on evidence instead of resting on confirmed fact.
Example sentences with mutmaßen
Wir mutmaßen über die Ursachen des Fehlers.
We guess at the causes of the error.
Tips for using mutmaßen
- Mutmaßen is more formal and often more cautious than everyday vermuten, especially when a conclusion rests on incomplete evidence.
Other German words for “guess”
Das ist nur meine Vermutung.
This is just my guess.
Ich spekuliere, dass er heute nicht kommt.
I guess he won't come today.