die Komplikation
Translation
complication, difficulty
Examples
Bei der Operation gab es keine Komplikationen.
There were no complications during the surgery.
Eine unerwartete Komplikation verzögerte das Projekt.
An unexpected complication delayed the project.
Grammar Patterns
es gibt Komplikationen there are complications There were some complications with the plan.
zu Komplikationen führen to lead to complications The error could lead to complications.
Similar Words
Schwierigkeit (difficulty), Problem (problem), Hindernis (obstacle)
Etymology
From Latin 'complicatio' (a folding together). Related to the adjective 'kompliziert' (complicated).
Memory Tips
Very similar to the English word 'complication'. Used both in a medical context and for general problems.