zugemutet
Translation
expected of, imposed on, demanded of
Examples
Ihm wurde zu viel Arbeit zugemutet.
Too much work was expected of him.
Grammar Patterns
in passive: sth. is expected of sb. Ihm wurde eine schwere Aufgabe zugemutet.
Similar Words
Synonyms: expected, demanded; Antonyms: spared, waived
Etymology
From `zu-` (towards) and `muten` (related to `Mut`, courage). It implies expecting someone to muster the courage or strength for a difficult task.
Memory Tips
Think of a task that requires `zu viel Mut` (too much courage). When someone expects you to do it, they `zumuten` it to you.