Monika W
Assume gloves? Today I spotted some text "Please assume plastic gloves". Is this correct and can replace "Wear gloves" ?
Apr 15, 2020 8:24 AM
Answers · 7
The use of assume here means "put on". So, "Please put on plastic gloves."
April 15, 2020
I think it is a mistranslation. I can only assume (!) that the person who wrote this intended it to mean 'Please put on plastic gloves'. 'Assume' can mean 'take on' in some contexts: for example, 'assume a responsibility' or 'assume a position'. Back in the 16th century, 'assume' could also be used for clothing. I'm guessing the the writer looked in a dictionary or thesaurus and made the mistake of thinking that this was modern English.
April 15, 2020
Yes, somebody must've made direct translation from polish. Thanks for answers
April 15, 2020
No that is incorrect.
April 15, 2020
No. Please wear plastic gloves. You can write "Please assume plastic gloves are up to no good." But on a sign that would be a fairly ominous warning. Is it a direct translation from Polish, and If so what was the original sentence?
April 15, 2020
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