die Ungewissheit
Translation
uncertainty, suspense, doubt
Examples
Die Ungewissheit über die Zukunft ist groß.
The uncertainty about the future is great.
Er lebte in ständiger Ungewissheit.
He lived in constant uncertainty.
Grammar Patterns
Ungewissheit über+4 uncertainty about sth. The uncertainty about the exam results is great.
Similar Words
Synonyms: uncertainty, doubt; Antonyms: certainty, security
Etymology
From the adjective 'ungewiss' (uncertain) plus the suffix '-heit', which forms abstract nouns, much like '-ness' or '-ty' in English.
Memory Tips
Recognize the '-heit' suffix as a sign of an abstract noun. 'ungewiss' (uncertain) + '-heit' = 'Ungewissheit' (uncertainty).