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Situation

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Meaning of Situation

the set of circumstances at a time

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German/situaˈt͡si̯oːn/
Russian transcription[sʲɪtʊˈat͡sɨjə]
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Situation with Russian translation

Situation usage examples

🇷🇺Russian🇩🇪German

Ситуация трудная.

Die Situation ist schwierig.

🇷🇺Russian🇩🇪German

В этой ситуации помогает спокойствие.

In dieser Situation hilft Ruhe.

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Situation belongs to the topic "Top 1000". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

Situationситуация
Apfelяблоко
Reisрис
Butterсливочное масло
Huhnкурица
Familieсемья
Mamaмама

Situation synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between Situation / Lage / Umstände / Sachlage / Verhältnis / Lagebild

L
🇩🇪German
Lage

Common word for the current state of affairs or general situation.

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U
🇩🇪German
Umstände

Emphasizes the conditions and external factors that affect a situation.

A1Very Often
S
🇩🇪German
Sachlage

More precise and often formal word for the factual situation or state of affairs.

A1Often
V
🇩🇪German
Verhältnis

Can mean relation, ratio, or circumstances; not always exactly the same as situation.

A1Often
L
🇩🇪German
Lagebild

Formal word for a short overview of the current situation, especially in police, military, or media contexts.

A1Rarely
K
🇩🇪German
Konstellation

Highlights a special combination of people, factors, or conditions that creates a situation.

A1Rarely
V
🇩🇪German
Verhältnisse

Usually used in plural and means living conditions, the environment, or general circumstances.

A1Often

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How to pronounce Situation and what this word means

Situation means situation. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce Situation

/situaˈt͡si̯oːn/

Situation translation

situation

Situation examples

Die Situation ist schwierig.

Situation transcription

/situaˈt͡si̯oːn/

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Situation meaning: what does it mean?

die Gesamtheit der Umstände in einem bestimmten Moment

Situation pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

Situation is pronounced as /situaˈt͡si̯oːn/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

Situation definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

Die Situation ist schwierig. Translation: Ситуация трудная.

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