situation

• Substantiv, das die Gesamtheit der Umstände, Bedingungen oder Ereignisse zu einer bestimmten Zeit und an einem bestimmten Ort bezeichnet. Es kann auch eine Lage, einen Zustand oder eine schwierige bzw. unangenehme Gegebenheit meinen.

A noun referring to a set of circumstances, conditions, or events at a particular time and place.

1. Set of circumstancesA2formal

   The combination of conditions and events at a particular time.

   Situation

   • The economic situation is improving slowly.
   • She found herself in a difficult situation.
   • We need to assess the situation before making a decision.

   Synonymecaseconditioncontextenvironmentpositionscenariosettingstatestate of affairs

2. B1formalbritish

   A job or position of employment.

   Stelle

   • He applied for a situation as a clerk.
   • She found a new situation in the city.
   • The agency helps people find suitable situations.

   Synonymeappointmentberthemploymentjobofficeplacepositionpost

3. Location or placeB1formal

   The location or position of something in relation to its surroundings.

   Lage

   • The hotel is in a beautiful situation overlooking the sea.
   • The situation of the castle offers a strategic advantage.
   • They chose a quiet situation for their new home.

   Synonymelocalelocationplacepositionsettingsitespotwhereabouts