die Dilemmata
Translation
dilemmas, predicaments, quandaries
Examples
Manager stehen oft vor moralischen Dilemmata.
Managers often face moral dilemmas.
Die Philosophie befasst sich mit ethischen Dilemmata.
Philosophy deals with ethical dilemmas.
Grammar Patterns
vor Dilemmata stehen to face dilemmas Managers often face moral dilemmas.
Dilemmata lösen to solve dilemmas Philosophy deals with ethical dilemmas.
Similar Words
Synonyms: predicaments, quandaries; Antonyms: solutions, certainties
Etymology
From Ancient Greek 'dílemma', from 'di-' (twice) and 'lêmma' (premise). A choice between two difficult premises.
Memory Tips
Think of 'di-' as in 'dichotomy' – a split between two equally undesirable options.