unterstellen

C1

assume

English meaning
assume

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unterstellen in a sentence

Er unterstellt, dass sie am Samstag ankommen werden.

Word family

unterstellen is built from erstellen (to create, to draw up), stellen (put, place) and unter (under, below). German builds meaning by welding words together, so knowing the parts usually gives you the whole.

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Questions about unterstellen

What does unterstellen mean in English?

unterstellen means "assume". For example: "Er unterstellt, dass sie am Samstag ankommen werden."

What level is unterstellen in German?

unterstellen is a C1 word — c1 — advanced.

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