spekulieren
Translation
to speculate, to guess, to conjecture
Examples
Man kann nur über die Motive spekulieren.
One can only speculate about the motives.
Er spekuliert an der Börse mit Aktien.
He speculates on the stock market with shares.
Grammar Patterns
((about sth.)) to speculate about sth. The media are speculating about the election outcome.
((on sth.)) to speculate on sth. He is speculating on falling prices.
((with sth.)) to speculate with sth. She speculates with real estate.
Similar Words
Synonyms: to presume, to guess, to assume
Etymology
From Latin 'speculari' (to watch, observe), from 'specula' (watchtower). Related to 'spectacle'.
Memory Tips
Think of using a 'spectacle' (like a telescope) to look into the future and 'speculate' on what might happen.