Example: Viele Menschen stecken in finanziellen Schwierigkeiten nach der Krise.
Definition
"In Schwierigkeiten stecken" means to be in trouble or facing difficulties, especially in a challenging or problematic situation. For example, many people are 'in Schwierigkeiten stecken' when they struggle with financial problems after a crisis.
Translations
be in trouble
estar en problemas
in de problemen zitten
estar en problemes
être dans les difficultés
Etymology
The phrase "in Schwierigkeiten stecken" literally translates to 'to be stuck in difficulties' in German. It combines 'Schwierigkeiten' meaning difficulties or troubles, and 'stecken,' meaning to be stuck or situated. Did you know? The metaphor of being 'stuck' vividly conveys the sense of being unable to easily escape problems.
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