English–German

“wrongly assume” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈvɛːnən/

Example

Ich wähne, er ist zu Hause.

I wrongly assume he is at home.

Illustration for wähnen (wrongly assume)

How to say “wrongly assume” in German

“Wrongly assume” in German is wähnen.

An uncertain guess hardens into an imagined fact in the speaker's mind.

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

Example sentences with wähnen

Sie wähnte sich im Recht, obwohl sie einen Fehler gemacht hatte.

She imagined herself to be in the right, although she had made a mistake.

Tips for using wähnen

  • The reflexive phrase 'sich in Sicherheit wähnen' means to feel falsely secure, not merely to imagine safety.

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