Advanced Hedging Expressions

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Master advanced German hedging expressions at C2 level with this specialized vocabulary list. Learn nuanced words like 'vorgeblich', 'angeblich', and 'mutmaßlich' to express uncertainty, speculation, and reported information with precision. Perfect for academic writing, formal discussions, and sophisticated communication in German. Enhance your language mastery with these essential hedging terms.

Learn 8 German words from the Advanced Hedging Expressions vocabulary list for C2 level in Advanced Vocabulary category . Each word includes meanings, translations, pronunciations, conjugations, examples, collocations, idioms, synonyms, antonyms, and word families.

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Browse 8 German words from the Advanced Hedging Expressions vocabulary list. Each word card displays the German word, English translation, pronunciation, usage examples, level, category, and difficulty. Click "View Details" to see comprehensive information including conjugations, word families, synonyms, antonyms, collocations, and idioms.

vorgeblich

alleged, supposed, ostensible
Examples
Der vorgebliche Grund für seine Abwesenheit war eine Krankheit.
The alleged reason for his absence was an illness.
Sie trafen sich unter einem vorgeblichen Vorwand.
They met under a false pretext.
B2 Adjectives Intermediate
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angeblich

allegedly, supposedly
Examples
Er ist angeblich krank und kann nicht zur Arbeit kommen.
He is supposedly ill and cannot come to work.
Das Restaurant soll angeblich das beste in der Stadt sein.
The restaurant is allegedly the best in the city.
B1 Adverbs Intermediate
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mutmaßlich

presumed, alleged, supposed
Examples
Der mutmaßliche Täter wurde festgenommen.
The alleged perpetrator was arrested.
Die mutmaßliche Ursache des Unfalls ist menschliches Versagen.
The presumed cause of the accident is human error.
B2 Adjectives Intermediate
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vermeintlich

supposed, alleged, presumed
Examples
Die vermeintliche Lösung erwies sich als Problem.
The supposed solution turned out to be a problem.
Er ist ein vermeintlicher Experte auf diesem Gebiet.
He is an alleged expert in this field.
B2 Adjectives Intermediate
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angeblichen

alleged, supposed
Examples
Die Polizei sucht den angeblichen Täter.
The police are looking for the alleged perpetrator.
Er hat die angeblichen Beweise überprüft.
He checked the alleged evidence.
B2 Adjectives Intermediate
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mutmaßlichen

alleged, presumed, suspected
Examples
Die Polizei sucht den mutmaßlichen Dieb.
The police are looking for the alleged thief.
Wir diskutieren die mutmaßlichen Gründe für den Unfall.
We are discussing the presumed reasons for the accident.
B2 Adjectives Intermediate
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vorgeblichen

alleged, supposed, pretended
Examples
Der Angeklagte bestritt den vorgeblichen Diebstahl.
The defendant denied the alleged theft.
Sie zeigte vorgeblichen Respekt vor der Autorität.
She showed pretended respect for the authority.
C1 Adjectives Advanced
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vermeintlichen

to presume, to suppose, to assume
Examples
Die Forscher vermeintlichen einen Zusammenhang zwischen den Phänomenen.
The researchers presume a connection between the phenomena.
Er vermeintlichte, dass sie bereits informiert sei.
He assumed that she was already informed.
B2 Verbs Intermediate
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