In Schwierigkeiten geraten
Example: Nach dem Sturm ist das Dorf in Schwierigkeiten geraten.
Definition
"In Schwierigkeiten geraten" means to find oneself in trouble or difficult situations, often unexpectedly. It describes the state of experiencing problems or challenges, as in the phrase, 'Nach dem Sturm ist das Dorf in Schwierigkeiten geraten,' where the village encountered difficulties after the storm.
Translations
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get into trouble -
meterse en problemas -
in moeilijkheden komen -
ficar-se en problemes -
avoir des difficultés
Etymology
The phrase "in Schwierigkeiten geraten" comes from the German words 'Schwierigkeiten,' meaning difficulties or troubles, and 'geraten,' which means to happen or get into. The verb 'geraten' has roots in Middle High German 'geraten,' meaning to fall, happen, or come about, reflecting the notion of suddenly ending up in a problematic state.
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