die Angelegenheit
Translation
matter, affair, issue, business
Examples
Das ist eine private Angelegenheit.
That is a private matter.
Er kümmert sich um die Angelegenheit.
He is taking care of the matter.
Es ist eine dringende Angelegenheit.
It is an urgent matter.
Grammar Patterns
((to take care of)) ((a matter)) He is taking care of the matter.
((a matter)) ((of sth.)) a matter of great importance
Similar Words
Sache (thing/matter), Thema (topic), Problem (problem), Fall (case)
Etymology
From 'an-' (on) + 'gelegen' (lying, situated) + '-heit' (noun suffix). Literally 'that which lies on/at hand'.
Memory Tips
Think of something 'lying on' (an-liegen) your desk that needs to be dealt with – it's a 'matter' or an 'issue'.