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“situation” in German

German

AlsoSituation · Gegebenheit · Konstellation

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈlaːgə/

Example

In dieser Lage kann ich dir nicht helfen.

I can't help you in this situation.

Illustration for Lage (situation)

How to say “situation” in German

“Situation” in German is Lage.

A person or thing seen at a particular point, together with the circumstances that surround it.

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

Example sentences with Lage

Die Wohnung liegt in günstiger Lage.

The apartment is in a favorable location.

Tips for using Lage

  • Lage is feminine, with the plural form Lagen: die Lage, die Lagen.

Other German words for “situation”

In dieser Situation müssen wir ruhig bleiben.

We have to stay calm in this situation.

Unter den aktuellen Gegebenheiten ist das nicht möglich.

In the current situation, that isn't possible.

Nach der Wahl änderte sich die politische Konstellation.

After the election, the political situation changed.

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