NOUN
Umstand/ˈʊmˌʃtant/circumstance; fact; situation
Umstand is a German noun that means circumstance, fact, or situation. It is pronounced /ˈʊmˌʃtant/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Umstände".
Definitions
1.A particular condition or circumstances in which something happens(situation, condition)
a.specific situation or factual context
Unter diesen Umständen kann ich nicht arbeiten.—Under these circumstances, I cannot work.
b.condition affecting how something occurs
Die Umstände der Reise waren sehr schwierig.—The conditions of the trip were very difficult.
2.Difficulties, fuss, or trouble (often in the expression 'Umstände machen')(plural, everyday usage)
a.to make problems or a fuss
Mach dir keine Umstände!—Don't go to any trouble!
Declension
Gendermasculine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Umstand | die Umstände |
| Genitive | des Umstandes | der Umstände |
| Dative | dem Umstand | den Umständen |
| Accusative | den Umstand | die Umstände |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Umstand" mean in English?
- "Umstand" means circumstance, fact, or situation. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Umstand"?
- "Umstand" is pronounced /ˈʊmˌʃtant/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Umstand" der, die, or das?
- "Umstand" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
- What is the plural of "Umstand"?
- The plural of "Umstand" is "Umstände".
- What part of speech is "Umstand"?
- "Umstand" is a noun in German.
