die Angelegenheit
Translation
matters, affairs, issues, concerns
Examples
Das sind private Angelegenheiten.
These are private matters.
Er kümmert sich um geschäftliche Angelegenheiten.
He takes care of business affairs.
Wir müssen dringende Angelegenheiten besprechen.
We need to discuss urgent matters.
Grammar Patterns
a private/personal/political matter It's a private matter.
Similar Words
Synonyms: die Sache (the thing/matter), das Thema (the topic), das Problem (the problem)
Etymology
From the verb 'angehen' (to concern, to tackle) + the suffix '-heit' which forms abstract nouns. Literally, 'that which concerns one'.
Memory Tips
Think of it as something that 'goes on' (angehen) and is therefore your 'affair' or 'matter'.