NOUN
dasDilemma/ˌdiˈlɛma/dilemma; predicament
Dilemma is a German noun that means dilemma or predicament. It is pronounced /ˌdiˈlɛma/. As a noun it takes the article "das".
Definitions
1.a situation with difficult choice between two (often equally undesirable) alternatives(decision-making)
a.situation in which a difficult decision must be made
Er stand vor dem Dilemma, entweder seinen Job zu verlieren oder umzuziehen.—He faced the dilemma of either losing his job or moving away.
b.predicament with no clear solution
Wir befinden uns in einem moralischen Dilemma.—We are in a moral dilemma.
Declension
Genderneuter
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | das Dilemma | — |
| Genitive | des Dilemmas | — |
| Dative | dem Dilemma | — |
| Accusative | das Dilemma | — |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Dilemma" mean in English?
- "Dilemma" means dilemma or predicament. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Dilemma"?
- "Dilemma" is pronounced /ˌdiˈlɛma/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Dilemma" der, die, or das?
- "Dilemma" is a neuter noun, so it takes the article "das".
- What part of speech is "Dilemma"?
- "Dilemma" is a noun in German.
