Meaning of the German Word "Spekulieren"

spekulieren

speculate

To form a theory without firm evidence.

Example Sentence

Es ist nutzlos, darüber zu spekulieren, was hätte passieren können.

Other Meanings of This Word

To invest money in a risky way in order to make a profit.

C1Verb

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Definition: To form a theory without firm evidence.

Word Information

What is the CEFR level of the word "spekulieren"?

C1

What grammatical category does "spekulieren" have?

Verb

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