Die Annahme
Example: Die Annahme, dass alle Menschen gleich sind, ist grundlegend für die Ethik.
Definition
"Die Annahme" refers to an assumption or acceptance of something as true without proof. It often implies taking a premise or idea for granted in reasoning, such as in the phrase 'Die Annahme, dass alle Menschen gleich sind,' meaning the acceptance that all people are equal.
Etymology
The word "die Annahme" comes from the German verb 'annehmen,' which means to accept or take up. It combines 'an-' (a prefix meaning 'on' or 'at') and 'nehmen' (to take). Did you know that the concept behind "die Annahme" literally involves 'taking on' an idea or proposition?
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"Die Annahme" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (C2) - set 1", containing 95 commonly used words.
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