die Ungewissheit
Translation
uncertainty, suspense, doubt
Examples
Die Ungewissheit über die Zukunft ist groß.
The uncertainty about the future is great.
Er lebte in ständiger Ungewissheit.
He lived in constant uncertainty.
Grammar Patterns
Ungewissheit über+4 uncertainty about sth. The uncertainty about the exam results is great.
Similar Words
Synonyms: uncertainty, doubt; Antonyms: certainty, security
Etymology
From the adjective 'ungewiss' (uncertain) + the suffix '-heit', which forms abstract nouns, similar to '-ness' in English.
Memory Tips
The suffix '-heit' turns an adjective into a noun describing a state. So, 'ungewiss' (uncertain) becomes 'Ungewissheit' (the state of being uncertain).