wild west

• Bezeichnung für die Epoche der Erschließung des amerikanischen Westens im späten 19. Jahrhundert, die durch Gesetzlosigkeit, Chaos und fehlende Ordnung geprägt war; wird auch metaphorisch für jede Situation oder jeden Ort verwendet, an dem keine Regeln gelten und alles Mögliche passieren kann.

A term referring to the American frontier period of the late 19th century, characterized by lawlessness, chaos, and lack of order; also used metaphorically to describe any situation or place where rules are not enforced and anything can happen.

1. Historical periodB1formalamerican

   The western United States during the 19th century, known for its lawlessness, frontier life, and cowboy culture.

   Wilder Westen

   • The Wild West era is often romanticized in movies.
   • Many settlers traveled west during the Wild West period.
   • Gunslingers and outlaws were common figures in the Wild West.

2. Unregulated or chaotic situationB2informal

   A situation or place where there are few rules or laws, often characterized by disorder or unpredictability.

   Wilder Westen

   • The early days of the internet were like the Wild West.
   • This neighborhood has become a Wild West of illegal parking.
   • The stock market can feel like the Wild West during a crash.