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“ultimatum” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ʊltiˈmaːtʊm/

Example

Er gab ihr ein Ultimatum.

He gave her an ultimatum.

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How to say “ultimatum” in German

“Ultimatum” in German is Ultimatum.

A sealed message carries a last demand and a deadline, leaving negotiation no ordinary next step.

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

Example sentences with Ultimatum

Die Gewerkschaft setzte dem Unternehmen ein Ultimatum.

The trade union issued the company an ultimatum.

Tips for using Ultimatum

  • The common construction is jemandem ein Ultimatum stellen, with the person receiving it in the dative case.

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