English–German

“circumstances” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈzaxfɛɐ̯ˌhalt/

Example

Wir müssen den Sachverhalt klären.

We need to clarify the circumstances.

Illustration for Sachverhalt (circumstances)

How to say “circumstances” in German

“Circumstances” in German is Sachverhalt.

A complete factual picture of an event, ready for someone to assess or explain.

Full entry for Sachverhalt: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with Sachverhalt

Die Anwältin legte den Sachverhalt detailliert dar.

The lawyer set out the circumstances in detail.

Tips for using Sachverhalt

  • The masculine noun has the plural form Sachverhalte, with -e added to the singular form.

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