English–German

“hint at” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈanˌdɔɪ̯tən/

Example

Die Chefin deutet an, dass es bald Veränderungen gibt.

The boss hints that there will soon be changes.

Illustration for andeuten (hint at)

How to say “hint at” in German

“Hint at” in German is andeuten.

A sign points toward a conclusion while leaving the final step to the observer.

Full entry for andeuten: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with andeuten

Kannst du mir andeuten, was du meinst?

Can you hint at what you mean?

Tips for using andeuten

  • In a finite clause, an- separates: Die Chefin deutet Veränderungen an; it stays attached in the infinitive and participle.

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