die Verstrickung, -en
entanglement
Eine Situation, in der jemand tief in ein schwieriges oder verwirrendes Problem hineingerät und nicht leicht herauskommt.
The German word "Verstrickung" is a noun formed from the verb "verstricken" (to entangle) plus the suffix "-ung" (forming a noun).
- stricken means to knit.
- With the prefix "ver-", "verstricken" means to entangle or to get involved in a complicated situation.
"Verstrickung" means entanglement, involvement, or complication, often in a figurative sense, like being caught up in a problematic or morally complex situation.
Similar words:
- Verwicklung (entanglement, complications)
- Verwicklung often emphasizes complexity or involvement in a confusing situation, while Verstrickung can imply more of being caught or trapped.
- Verflechtung (intertwining, entanglement) usually stresses interconnection rather than problematic involvement.
In short, Verstrickung focuses on becoming entangled, often negatively or tightly bound, whereas similar words may emphasize complexity (Verwicklung) or interconnection (Verflechtung).
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Examples
Die Verstrickung in dieser Angelegenheit ist kompliziert.noun
The entanglement in this matter is complicated.
Ihre Verstrickungen wurden erst nach einer langen Untersuchung deutlich.noun
Her entanglements only became clear after a long investigation.
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