die Annahme
Translation
assumption, supposition, acceptance, reception desk
Examples
Das beruht nur auf einer Annahme.
That is based only on an assumption.
Die Annahme des Pakets wurde verweigert.
The acceptance of the package was refused.
Wir gehen von falschen Annahmen aus.
We are proceeding from false assumptions.
Grammar Patterns
on the assumption that ... on the assumption that... On the assumption that it rains, we'll take umbrellas.
to start from a false assumption to start from a false assumption We started from a false assumption.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Vermutung, Hypothese; Antonyms: Ablehnung, Beweis
Etymology
Derived from the verb 'annehmen' (to accept, assume), composed of 'an-' (on, to) and 'nehmen' (to take).
Memory Tips
Visualize 'taking on' a theory, which becomes your 'Annahme' (assumption).