der Umstand
Translation
circumstance, fact, fuss, trouble
Examples
Unter diesen Umständen können wir nicht arbeiten.
Under these circumstances, we cannot work.
Das macht mir zu viele Umstände.
That's too much trouble for me.
Sie ist in anderen Umständen.
She is pregnant.
Grammar Patterns
under the circumstances unter diesen Umständen Under the circumstances, we have to cancel the event.
to cause sb. trouble j-m Umstände machen I don't want to cause you any trouble.
depending on the circumstances je nach den Umständen We might go, depending on the circumstances.
Similar Words
die Situation (situation), die Lage (situation), die Bedingung (condition)
Etymology
From 'um-' (around) + 'Stand' (state, standing). It refers to the 'state of things standing around' you.
Memory Tips
Think of all the things 'standing around' ('um' + 'Stand') you, which create the circumstances.