Der Zustand
Example: Der Zustand des Autos hat sich nach der Reparatur verbessert.
Definition
"Der Zustand" refers to the condition or state of something or someone at a particular time. It describes the overall situation, quality, or health, often used to assess how well or poorly something is, such as in the phrase 'The condition of the car improved after the repair.'
Etymology
The word "der Zustand" comes from the German language, combining 'zu' meaning 'to' or 'at' and 'Stand' meaning 'stand' or 'position.' Together, they describe the 'standing' or 'state' of something. Did you know? The concept reflects how something 'stands' or 'exists' at a given moment.
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"Der Zustand" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (B1) - set 5", containing 113 commonly used words.
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