die Konstellation
Translation
constellation, configuration, alignment, setup
Examples
Die Konstellation der Sterne war günstig.
The constellation of the stars was favorable.
Wir haben eine schwierige politische Konstellation.
We have a difficult political configuration.
Grammar Patterns
((the)) Konstellation ((of sth.)) the constellation/configuration of sth. Die Konstellation der Sterne war günstig.
a ((adjective)) Konstellation a ... configuration Wir haben eine schwierige politische Konstellation.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Anordnung (arrangement), Situation (situation), Sternbild (constellation).
Etymology
From Latin 'con-' (together) + 'stella' (star), literally meaning 'a group of stars together'.
Memory Tips
It's a cognate of the English 'constellation'. Think of a constellation of stars, then extend that to a 'configuration' or 'setup' of circumstances.