die Krise, -n
crisis
Eine schwierige Situation, in der es große Probleme gibt und schnelle Entscheidungen nötig sind.
The German word "Krise" is a noun that means "crisis." It is derived from the Greek word "krisis," which means "decision" or "judgment." In modern usage, "Krise" refers to a situation of instability or difficulty, often involving economic, political, social, or personal challenges.
Similar words in German include "Notlage" (emergency), "Problematik" (problematic situation), and "Engpass" (bottleneck).
The difference lies in their specificity; "Krise" denotes a significant and often sudden downturn or turning point, while "Notlage" and "Engpass" might refer to particular circumstances that can lead to a crisis but do not carry the same weight or implication of broader disruption.
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Examples
Die Krise betrifft viele Menschen.noun
The crisis affects many people.
Die Krise hat viele Menschen betroffen.noun
The crisis has affected many people.
Auch Firmen spüren die Auswirkungen der Krise.noun
Companies also feel the impact of the crisis.
Diese Krise bringt Probleme für alle.noun
This crisis brings problems for everyone.
Jede Krise bietet auch neue Chancen.noun
Every crisis also offers new opportunities.
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