mutmaßlich

alleged, presumed, suspected

Word details

German meaning
Vermutlich, wahrscheinlich, aber nicht bewiesen.
English meaning
Alleged
Synonym
vermutlich, angeblich
German example
Der mutmaßliche Täter wurde festgenommen.
English example
The alleged perpetrator was arrested.

Example sentences with “mutmaßlich”

  1. Er ist der mutmaßliche Täter. (He is the alleged perpetrator.)

Frequently asked questions

Is 'mutmaßlich' used in formal news?

Yes, it is very common in legal and journalistic reporting.