die Verwicklung
Translation
complication, involvement, entanglement
Examples
Die politische Verwicklung war unerwartet.
The political complication was unexpected.
Seine Verwicklung in den Skandal wurde aufgedeckt.
His involvement in the scandal was uncovered.
Grammar Patterns
involvement ((in sth.)) His involvement in the affair is unclear.
to lead to complications Das Missverständnis führte zu diplomatischen Verwicklungen.
Similar Words
die Komplikation (complication), die Verstrickung (entanglement); Antonym: die Vereinfachung (simplification)
Etymology
From the verb 'verwickeln' (to entangle, involve). It combines 'ver-' and 'wickeln' (to wrap, wind). The '-ung' suffix forms a noun. Literally, 'an entangling'.
Memory Tips
Imagine getting 'wrapped up' (wickeln) in a complicated situation or affair.