das Dilemma
Translation
dilemma, predicament
Examples
Ich stecke in einem moralischen Dilemma.
I'm in a moral dilemma.
Er stand vor einem schwierigen Dilemma.
He faced a difficult dilemma.
Grammar Patterns
((in+dat)) ((a dilemma)) to be in a dilemma Ich stecke in einem Dilemma.
((before+dat)) ((a dilemma)) to face a dilemma Wir stehen vor einem Dilemma.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Zwickmühle (predicament), Problem, Schwierigkeit (difficulty)
Etymology
From Greek 'di-' (two) + 'lemma' (premise, proposition). It signifies a situation requiring a choice between two propositions.
Memory Tips
Remember that 'di-' means 'two', which helps to picture a choice between two difficult options.