English–German
“speculation” in German
German
Pronunciation
IPA/ʃpekulaˈtsi̯oːn/
Example
Es gab viele Spekulationen über seinen Rücktritt.
There was much speculation about his resignation.
How to say “speculation” in German
“Speculation” in German is Spekulation.
A mind builds a story about hidden causes or future events from incomplete evidence, while a trader may place money on the same uncertain outlook.
Example sentences with Spekulation
In sozialen Medien entstehen häufig Spekulationen über Prominente.
Speculation about celebrities often emerges on social media.
Tips for using Spekulation
- German uses Spekulation for both unverified conjecture and financial speculation, so context or an adjective such as finanzielle often clarifies the meaning.