English–German

“predicament” in German

German

AlsoMisere

Pronunciation

IPA/noːt/

Example

Er geriet plötzlich in Nöte.

He suddenly found himself in a predicament.

Illustration for Not (predicament)

How to say “predicament” in German

“Predicament” in German is Not. Not can also mean “distress”.

A person is cornered by a sudden crisis, with no practical way forward without outside help.

Full entry for Not: usage tips, similar words and word origin

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'.

Other German words for “predicament”

feminine nounpredicament

Das Team steckt in einer Misere.

The team is in a predicament.

Related English words

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