die Flüchtlingskrise
Translation
refugee crisis
Examples
Die Flüchtlingskrise ist ein globales Problem.
The refugee crisis is a global problem.
Die Regierung diskutiert über die Flüchtlingskrise.
The government is discussing the refugee crisis.
Grammar Patterns
to manage ((sth.)) to manage the refugee crisis The countries are trying to manage the refugee crisis.
to talk about ((sth.)) to talk about the refugee crisis The politicians are talking about the refugee crisis.
Similar Words
Migrationskrise (migration crisis), humanitäre Krise (humanitarian crisis)
Etymology
A compound of 'Flüchtling' (refugee) and 'Krise' (crisis). 'Flüchtling' itself comes from 'flüchten' (to flee).
Memory Tips
Literally 'flee-ling crisis'. Think of a crisis involving people who are fleeing.