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“crisis” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈkʁiːzə/

Example

In den letzten Jahren gab es mehrere Krisen.

There have been several crises in recent years.

Illustration for Krise (crisis)

How to say “crisis” in German

“Crisis” in German is Krise.

A dangerous turning point leaves people or systems uncertain and forces quick decisions.

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

Example sentences with Krise

Nach der Krise dauert die Erholung oft lange.

After the crisis, recovery often takes a long time.

Tips for using Krise

  • Krise is feminine, and its plural is Krisen, not Krises.

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