B1 Formal Hypothetical
„Angenommen, es sei wahr."
Supposing it to be true.
What does „Angenommen, es sei wahr." mean in German?
„Angenommen, es sei wahr." means "Supposing it to be true.." Literally: "Assumed, it be true.."
Literal Translation
"Assumed, it be true."
Angenommen Assumed
es it
sei be
wahr true
English Equivalent
"Assuming it's true."
This English idiom conveys the same meaning as the German expression.
Grammar Notes
Past participle as conjunction; subjunctive I 'sei'
When is this idiom used?
Formal
This expression is used in formal or literary German, often found in written texts and speeches.
Related Words
Quick Quiz — Test Yourself
Test your knowledge of Angenommen, es sei wahr.
Related Idioms
„Ab (= geht ab, gehen ab)."
Exit (exeunt).
„Vom 1. Januar ab wird die Miete erhöht."
From the 1st of January the rent will be raised.
„Er ist abgeblitzt."
He was rebuffed.
„Er brach kurz ab."
He stopped short.
„Sie sitzen noch auf der ABC-Bank."
They are still beginners.
„Es drückt mir das Herz ab."
It breaks my heart.
