Die Krise
Example: Die Wirtschaft steckt in einer tiefen Krise und braucht Hilfe.
Definition
"Die Krise" refers to a critical or difficult situation, often involving significant problems or challenges. It is commonly used to describe periods of economic, political, or social instability, such as in the phrase 'Die Wirtschaft steckt in einer tiefen Krise und braucht Hilfe,' meaning the economy is in a deep crisis and needs help.
Etymology
The word "die Krise" comes from the Greek word 'krisis,' meaning decision or turning point. It entered German through Latin and has retained its meaning of a decisive and challenging moment. Did you know that originally, 'krisis' referred to the moment in a medical condition when the outcome was decided, which is why 'Krise' often implies a critical turning point?
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"Die Krise" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (B2) - set 5", containing 111 commonly used words.
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