die Annahme
Translation
assumption, supposition, acceptance, reception
Examples
Das beruht nur auf einer Annahme.
That is based only on an assumption.
Die Annahme des Pakets wurde verweigert.
The acceptance of the parcel was refused.
Wir gehen von falschen Annahmen aus.
We are proceeding from false assumptions.
Grammar Patterns
under the assumption that ... under the assumption that... Under the assumption that it rains, we'll take umbrellas.
to proceed from a false assumption to proceed from a false assumption We proceeded from a false assumption.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Vermutung, Hypothese; Antonyms: Ablehnung, Beweis
Etymology
From the verb 'annehmen' (to accept, assume), which comes from 'an-' (on, at) + 'nehmen' (to take).
Memory Tips
Think of 'taking on' an idea (assumption) or 'taking on' a package (acceptance).