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die Umstände

circumstances, conditions, fuss, trouble

Unter diesen Umständen können wir nicht weitermachen.

Under these circumstances, we cannot continue.

Mach dir deswegen bitte keine Umstände.

Please don't go to any trouble over it.

Die genauen Umstände des Unfalls sind noch unklar.

The exact circumstances of the accident are still unclear.

unter diesen Umständen under these circumstances Under these circumstances, that's not possible.

keine Umstände machen not to make a fuss / go to trouble Please don't go to any trouble.

Synonyms: die Lage (situation), die Situation; die Mühe (trouble), der Aufwand (effort)

From 'um-' (around) + 'Stand' (standing, state). Literally, the things 'standing around' a situation.

Picture the 'circumstances' as all the details 'standing around' ('Stand') the main event.

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