Nomen

die Lage

Translation

situation, location, position, layer

Die politische Lage ist im Moment schwierig.

The political situation is difficult at the moment.

Das Hotel hat eine sehr ruhige Lage.

The hotel has a very quiet location.

Ich bin leider nicht in der Lage, dir zu helfen.

Unfortunately, I am not in a position to help you.

Wir brauchen noch eine Lage Papier.

We need another layer of paper.

((to be in a position)) ((to-inf)) to be able to (do sth.) I am not in a position to decide that.

((the political/economic situation)) the political/economic situation The economic situation is improving.

((in a ... location)) in a ... location The flat is in a central location.

Synonyms: situation, position, site; Antonyms: movement

Derived from the verb 'liegen' (to lie). Refers to how something lies or is situated.

Think of 'lie' -> 'lay' -> 'Lage'. It's how things lie (situation/location).