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 (favor)
Etymology
Derived from the verb 'zumuten' (to expect something unreasonable). Composed of 'zu-' (toward) + 'muten' (to demand). It signifies directing an unreasonable demand 'toward' a person.
Memory Tips
Imagine it takes 'too much' (zu) 'courage' (Mut) to make such a request. Someone who has 'too much courage' in this way is making an unreasonable demand.