English–German
“distress” in German
German
Pronunciation
IPA/noːt/
Example
Er geriet plötzlich in Nöte.
He suddenly found himself in a predicament.
How to say “distress” in German
“Distress” in German is Not. Not can also mean “predicament”.
A person is cornered by a sudden crisis, with no practical way forward without outside help.
Example sentences with Not
Das Unternehmen steckt in Not.
The company is in distress.
Viele Familien gerieten während der Krise in Not.
Many families got into a predicament during the crisis.
Tips for using Not
- Not is feminine, with plural Nöte, and the common phrase in Not geraten means 'to get into trouble' or 'fall into distress'.