supposed

səˈpoʊzd
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Translation of supposed into German

Adjective

1.

planning

intended or planned to happen
  • The meeting was supposed to start at 9 AM.Das Treffen sollte um 9 Uhr beginnen.
2.

assumption

presumed to be true without certain proof
  • She was supposed to arrive an hour ago..Sie sollte vor einer Stunde ankommen
3.

common belief

generally believed or accepted
  • He is the supposed expert in this field..Er ist der vermeintliche Experte auf diesem Gebiet
4.

obligation

expected or obliged to do something
  • He is supposed to finish his homework.Er ist verpflichtet, seine Hausaufgaben zu beenden.
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Expressions with supposed: examples in English and translations in German

sollen
You are supposed to finish the report by Monday..
sollte
erwartet
She is supposed to finish her homework by 8 PM.
Was soll ich tun?
I lost the form, what am I supposed to do?
Was soll das heißen?
"What's that supposed to mean?" he asked, clearly confused by her comment.

Synonyms and analogies of supposed in English

Examples of supposed in a sentence

  • Her flight was supposed to land an hour ago.
  • The supposed benefits of the new policy are still unproven.
  • His supposed involvement in the crime was never confirmed.
  • The supposed benefits of the drug are still under investigation.
  • She is the supposed leader of the group.
  • She is supposed to call her parents every Sunday.
suppose
səˈpəʊz
Verb
tr.
1.

thinking

assume something is true without proof
  • I suppose he will arrive soon.Ich vermute, dass er bald ankommen wird.
2.

belief

believe something is likely true
  • I suppose she knows about the meeting.Ich vermute, sie weiß von dem Treffen.
3.

psychology

consider a possibility for discussion
  • Suppose we try a different approach.Angenommen, wir probieren einen anderen Ansatz.
4.

language

use to introduce a possible situation
  • Suppose it rains tomorrow, what will we do?Angenommen, es regnet morgen, was werden wir tun?
5.

etiquette

US
make a polite request or suggestion
US
  • Do you suppose you could help me with this?Glauben Sie, Sie könnten mir dabei helfen?
6.

logic

imply as a necessary condition
  • This theory supposes the existence of dark matter.Diese Theorie setzt die Existenz dunkler Materie voraus.

Expressions with suppose: examples in English and translations in German

Ich glaube nicht
I don't suppose so, but you can ask her.
Ich denke schon
I suppose so, if you really think it's best.
annehmen
vermuten
I suppose so, but I'm not entirely sure.

Translations of "supposed" in Context ordered by category and frequency

angeblich

The supposed advantages of the product were not evident during testing.

Die angeblichen Vorteile des Produkts zeigten sich während der Tests nicht.

eigentlich

I'm sorry, Sam knows we're not supposed...

Tut mir leid, Sam weiß eigentlich, dass wir...

vermeintlichadj.

Conversely, the supposed uniqueness of everyday things becomes abstract.

Und umgekehrt wurde das vermeintlich Eindeutige am Alltäglichen ganz abstrakt.

vermeintlicheadj.

The supposed solution seemed simple, but it created more problems.

Die vermeintliche Lösung schien einfach, verursachte aber mehr Probleme.

angenommenadj.

Then it is to be supposed that he's simply drinking poison.

Dann muss angenommen werden, dass man einfach Gift trinkt.

vermutetadj.

So he supposed that you had come through the other gate.

Daher hat er vermutet ich sei durch das andere Tor gekommen.

erwartetadj.

They think of prayer as something they are "supposed" to do.

Das Gebet betrachten sie als etwas, das von ihnen erwartet wird.

vorgesehenadj./pp.

For different rooms are supposed certain items of furniture, different equipment.

Für verschiedene Räume sind bestimmte Möbelstücke, unterschiedliche Ausstattungen vorgesehen.

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supposed: Examples and translations in context

The supposed mystery of the old house attracted many curious visitors.

Das angebliche Geheimnis des alten Hauses zog viele neugierige Besucher an.

His supposed repentance moved the judge not a jot toward leniency.

Seine angebliche Reue bewegte den Richter nicht die Spur zur Milde.

The neighbors gossip about the supposed hanky panky in that apartment.

Die Nachbarn tratschen über das angebliche Rumgemache in dieser Wohnung.

The manager hated all the backstair gossip about her supposed affair.

Die Chefin hasste den ganzen Flurfunk über ihre angebliche Affäre.

Many people believe in the supposed benefits of this new diet.

Viele Menschen glauben an den angeblichen Nutzen dieser neuen Diät.

His supposed meeting with the movie star was cut from whole cloth.

Sein angebliches Treffen mit dem Filmstar war völlig frei erfunden.

People in that wealthy suburb love gossiping about supposed trailer park trash.

Die Leute in diesem reichen Vorort tratschen gern über angebliches Gesindel.

They continue to hammer away at the film's supposed moral failings.

Sie prügeln weiter auf die angeblichen moralischen Verfehlungen des Films ein.

See also:

supposed tobe supposed to
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