die Zumutung
Translation
imposition, unreasonable demand, outrage, impertinence
Examples
Seine Bitte war eine echte Zumutung.
His request was a real imposition.
Diese Arbeit ist eine Zumutung für die Mitarbeiter.
This work is an unreasonable demand on the employees.
Grammar Patterns
to be an imposition ((for sb.)) His demand is an imposition for all of us.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Unverschämtheit (impudence), Frechheit (cheekiness); Antonyms: Gefallen (favour)
Etymology
From the verb 'zumuten' (to expect sth. unreasonable). 'zu-' (towards) + 'muten' (to expect, demand). The idea of directing an unreasonable expectation 'towards' someone.
Memory Tips
Think of it as 'too much' (zu) courage ('Mut') to ask for something. It takes 'too much courage' to make such a demand, hence it's an imposition.