Anmaßung
dieNounarrogance; presumption; pretension.
English translations
- 01
presumption
- 02
arrogance
- 03
conceit
Word details
- German meaning
- Anmaßung bedeutet, sich Rechte oder Befugnisse anzueignen, die einem nicht zustehen.
- English meaning
- Presumption means to assume rights or powers that one is not entitled to.
- Synonym
- Arroganz, Überheblichkeit
- German example
- Seine Anmaßung, über andere zu urteilen, ist unerträglich.
- English example
- His presumption to judge others is unbearable.
- Type
- Noun
- Article
- die
- Singular Form
- die Anmaßung
- Plural Form
- die Anmaßungen
Related words
- Amtsanmaßung
usurpation of office
- Amtsanmaßung
assumption of official functions
- Amtsanmaßung
Impersonation of office
- Vermessenheit
Presumption
- Aneignung
Appropriation means to take something for oneself, to make something one's own, often in the sense of taking over or presuming.
- Hybris
Hubris
- Präpotenz
Prepotency, arrogance
- Köpenickiade
Köpenickiade (hoax)
Example sentences with “Anmaßung”
Das ist eine echte Anmaßung von ihm! (That is real arrogance from him!)
Frequently asked questions
What is the plural of Anmaßung?
It is feminine (die). The plural is 'die Anmaßungen'.