Zumuten Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Zumuten" is used as verb with the meaning of "expect too much", "demand too much" or "impose on".

Essential properties of "zumuten"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: zumuten
Simple past: mutete zu
Participle: zugemutet

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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "zumuten" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "Demand/expect excessively"

Definition: "To demand or expect something that may be excessive or unfair."
Translation(s): expect too much, demand too much, impose on, ask too much of
Synonym(s): verlangen, abverlangen, fordern
Antonym(s): erleichtern, entlasten
Related word(s): Zumutung, zumutbar

📝 Some usage examples:

Es ist unzumutbar, ihm so viel Arbeit zuzumuten.It is unreasonable to expect so much work from him.
Kann man den Kindern so viel Verantwortung zumuten?Can one expect so much responsibility from the children?
Ich möchte dir nicht zu viel zumuten.I don't want to ask too much of you.

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