Adjective
vermeintlich
Pronunciation: /fɛɐ̯ˈmaɪ̯ntlɪç/
supposed, alleged
B2
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Meanings
Adjective
- supposed, alleged
- imaginary
Example sentence
Der vermeintliche Fehler war am Ende gar keiner.
The supposed mistake turned out not to be one at all.
Usage
- ein vermeintlicher Fehler — Vermeintlich marks something assumed to be true, possibly mistakenly.
- vermeintlich / tatsächlich — These contrast an assumption with what is actually the case.
Der vermeintliche Besitzer wusste nichts von dem verlorenen Koffer.
The supposed owner knew nothing about the lost suitcase.