der Handlungsdruck
Translation
pressure to act, pressure for action
Examples
Die Regierung steht unter großem Handlungsdruck.
The government is under great pressure to act.
Der Handlungsdruck in der Klimakrise wächst.
The pressure to act in the climate crisis is growing.
Grammar Patterns
unter Handlungsdruck stehen to be under pressure to act The politicians are under pressure to act.
Similar Words
Zwang (compulsion), Notwendigkeit (necessity)
Etymology
Composed of 'Handlung' (action) and 'Druck' (pressure).
Memory Tips
Imagine a hand ('Hand') putting pressure ('Druck') on you, forcing you into action ('Handlung').