No. 4,510 in German
mutmaßlicher
"Mutmaßlicher" means "alleged" or "presumed."
In a sentence
Der mutmaßliche Täter wurde gestern verhaftet.
The suspected perpetrator was arrested yesterday.
Here, 'mutmaßliche' is used as an adjective meaning 'suspected' or 'presumed', characterizing the noun 'Täter' (perpetrator).
Mutmaßliche Gründe für die Verzögerung könnten technische Probleme sein.
Presumed reasons for the delay could be technical problems.
In this context, 'mutmaßliche' functions as an adjective meaning 'presumed', describing 'Gründe' (reasons) and implying uncertainty or hypothesis.
Die Polizei sucht weiterhin nach mutmaßlichen Beteiligten des Verbrechens.
The police are still searching for presumed participants in the crime.
The word 'mutmaßlichen' here serves as an adjective whose form agrees with 'Beteiligten' (participants), indicating individuals assumed to be involved based on available information.
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