die Gelegenheit
Translation
opportunity, occasion, chance
Examples
Das ist eine gute Gelegenheit.
This is a good opportunity.
Nutzen Sie die Gelegenheit!
Seize the opportunity!
Bei dieser Gelegenheit möchte ich mich bedanken.
On this occasion, I would like to say thank you.
Grammar Patterns
die Gelegenheit haben, zu+Inf to have the opportunity to do sth. I have the opportunity to learn German.
die Gelegenheit nutzen/ergreifen to seize/take the opportunity He took the opportunity to escape.
bei Gelegenheit on occasion, when the opportunity arises I'll visit you when I get the chance.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Chance, Möglichkeit (possibility); Antonyms: Hindernis (obstacle)
Etymology
Comes from the verb 'liegen' (to lie). It conveys the idea of something 'lying' in wait or available to you.
Memory Tips
Think of an opportunity as something that 'lies' (liegen) before you, ready to be seized.