amidst

A formal or literary preposition indicating being surrounded by, in the middle of, or during a particular situation, environment, or group; functionally equivalent to 'amid' but with a more elevated, poetic, or British English register.

• 🇩🇪Formelle oder literarische Präposition, die angibt, dass sich etwas inmitten, umgeben von oder während einer bestimmten Situation, Umgebung oder Gruppe befindet; funktional gleichbedeutend mit 'amid', jedoch mit gehobenem, poetischem oder britischem Beiklang.

1. Surrounded by or in the middle of physical objects C1 formal british art

   Used to indicate that someone or something is physically located among or surrounded by other objects, people, or elements in space, often with a literary or descriptive tone.

   • The ancient church stood amidst the rolling hills.
   • She wandered amidst the ruins of the old city.
   • A single candle burned amidst the darkness.
   • He moved silently amidst the trees.

   🇩🇪Inmitten, umgeben von, mitten unter

2. During or in the context of a situation or event C1 formal british political

   Used to indicate that something happens or exists during a particular circumstance, atmosphere, or ongoing event, often emphasizing the contrast between the subject and its surrounding context.

   • The agreement was reached amidst intense negotiations.
   • Amidst the celebrations, a note of sadness remained.
   • She maintained her composure amidst the turmoil.
   • Amidst all the changes, one principle remained constant.

   🇩🇪Angesichts, inmitten, während

3. Among a group of abstract elements or qualities C1 formal british

   Used to indicate presence within a collection of non-physical elements such as emotions, ideas, doubts, or intangible factors, often in reflective or philosophical contexts.

   • Amidst the confusion, a clear plan emerged.
   • He found clarity amidst the doubts.
   • Amidst differing perspectives, common ground was discovered.
   • Truth shone brightly amidst the lies.

   🇩🇪Inmitten abstrakter Begriffe

4. In the presence of contrasting or opposing forces C1 formal british

   Used to highlight that something exists, persists, or occurs despite, or in notable contrast to, surrounding opposing forces, difficulties, or adverse circumstances.

   • Amidst the criticism, her resolve only strengthened.
   • Hope persisted amidst the despair.
   • Amidst the noise of the city, she found silence within.
   • Trust was forged amidst years of betrayal.

   🇩🇪Trotz, angesichts widriger Umstände