English–German
“impose on” in German
German
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈtsuːmuːtən/
Example
Er zumutet mir die Arbeit.
He imposes the work on me.
How to say “impose on” in German
“Impose on” in German is zumuten.
One person makes another carry a task, sacrifice, or ordeal that strains what seems reasonable.
Example sentences with zumuten
Man darf neuen Mitarbeitern nicht zu viel zumuten.
You must not impose too much on new employees.
Tips for using zumuten
- Zumuten takes a dative person and an accusative thing, as in jemandem etwas zumuten, with the person receiving the demand.