die Sondersituation
Translation
special situation, exceptional situation
Examples
Dies ist eine Sondersituation.
This is a special situation.
In dieser Sondersituation müssen wir zusammenhalten.
In this special situation, we must stick together.
Grammar Patterns
to be in a special situation In dieser Sondersituation ist schnelles Handeln gefordert.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Ausnahmesituation (exceptional situation), Ausnahmefall (exceptional case); Antonyms: Normalsituation (normal situation), Alltag (everyday life)
Etymology
Composed of 'Sonder-' (special) and 'Situation' (situation).
Memory Tips
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