German word

Angelegenheit

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈangəˌleːgn̩haɪ̯t/

Meaning

  • feminine nounmatter

Example

Ich habe mehrere Angelegenheiten heute zu erledigen.

I have several matters to take care of today.

Illustration for Angelegenheit (matter)

More examples

Um diese Angelegenheit kümmere ich mich selbst.

I will attend to this matter myself.

Core concept

A file or issue assigned to someone for attention, action, or judgment.

Common phrases

  • sich um eine Angelegenheit kümmern

    attend to a matter

  • eine Angelegenheit erledigen

    settle a matter

  • in dieser Angelegenheit

    in this matter

Similar words

Sache: A thing or issue that needs to be dealt with.
Anliegen: A personal request for help or action.
Termin: An agreed time for a meeting or appointment.
Aufgabe: A task or duty that must be completed.

Definition in German

Angelegenheit ist ein Thema oder eine Aufgabe, die eine Person betrifft und erledigt oder entschieden werden muss.

Word origin

The noun Angelegenheit comes from the adjective angelegen with the noun-forming suffix -heit; angelegen is related to the verb anliegen.

Usage tips

  • Compared with Sache, Angelegenheit often sounds more formal and emphasizes an issue requiring attention.

Other meanings

  • businessnoun
  • thingnoun
  • casenoun

Opposites

  • Belanglosigkeitinsignificancenoun

Related words

  • angelegenurgentadjective

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