English–German
“initial situation” in German
German
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈaʊ̯sgaŋsˌlaːgə/
Example
Die Ausgangslage ist schwieriger als gedacht.
The initial situation is more difficult than expected.
How to say “initial situation” in German
“Initial situation” in German is Ausgangslage.
A decision begins from a visible starting scene rather than from an isolated point on a line.
Example sentences with Ausgangslage
Bei der Planung sollten wir unter Berücksichtigung der Ausgangslage vorgehen.
When planning, we should proceed taking the initial situation into account.
Tips for using Ausgangslage
- Ausgangslage covers the wider circumstances of a beginning, while Ausgangspunkt usually focuses on the starting point itself.