der Umstand
Translation
circumstance, situation, fact, condition
Examples
Unter diesen Umständen kann ich nicht arbeiten.
Under these circumstances, I cannot work.
Das ist ein wichtiger Umstand.
That is an important fact.
Sie ist in anderen Umständen.
She is pregnant.
Grammar Patterns
unter Umständen under (certain) circumstances Under these circumstances, I cannot work.
je nach den Umständen depending on the circumstances We'll decide depending on the circumstances.
Similar Words
Synonyms: die Situation, die Lage, die Bedingung
Etymology
Composed of 'um' (around) + 'Stand' (standing). It literally means 'that which is standing around' you.
Memory Tips
Imagine your 'circumstances' are all the factors 'standing around' (um-stand) a particular issue.