Die Unsicherheit
Example: Die Unsicherheit in der Wirtschaft beeinflusst viele Entscheidungen.
Definition
"Die Unsicherheit" refers to the state of being uncertain or unsure, often describing a lack of confidence or predictability in situations. For example, "die Unsicherheit in der Wirtschaft" means the uncertainty in the economy that affects many decisions.
Etymology
"Die Unsicherheit" comes from the German prefix "un-" meaning 'not' and "Sicherheit" meaning 'security' or 'certainty.' Together they form "Unsicherheit," literally translating to 'not security,' which perfectly captures the concept of uncertainty. Did you know that "Sicherheit" itself derives from the Old High German "sihherta," related to safety?
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"Die Unsicherheit" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (B2) - set 1", containing 111 commonly used words.
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