German Conversation · Level 6
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German word
Situation
Pronunciation
IPA/zituaˈt͡si̯oːn/
Meaning
- feminine nounsituation
Example
In dieser Situation müssen wir ruhig bleiben.
We have to stay calm in this situation.
More examples
Beschreibe die Situation kurz.
Describe the situation briefly.
Core concept
A complete momentary picture in which several surrounding factors combine to shape events.
Common phrases
in einer Situation sein
be in a situation
eine Situation schildern
describe a situation
aus einer Situation herauskommen
get out of a situation
Similar words
Lage: The current circumstances viewed in terms of position, location, or standing.
Umstand: A specific circumstance or condition connected with an event.
Zustand: The way a person or thing currently is.
Kontext: The surrounding background and preceding circumstances of words or events.
Definition in German
Situation ist die konkrete Lage oder der Zustand, wie Personen, Orte und Umstände in einem Moment zusammenwirken.
Word origin
French situation gave German Situation a word ultimately derived from Latin situs, referring to a position or place.
Usage tips
- For entry into a situation, German uses 'in eine Situation' with the accusative, unlike 'in einer Situation' for an existing situation.
Other meanings
- statenoun
- circumstancesnoun
Related words
- Situationsbeschreibungsituation descriptionnoun