NOUN
derUmstand/ˈʊmˌʃtant/circumstance; situation; fuss
Umstand is a German noun that means circumstance, situation, or fuss. It is pronounced /ˈʊmˌʃtant/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Umstände".
Definitions
1.a fact or event influencing a situation(general)
a.circumstance, condition or fact that affects a situation
Unter diesen Umständen kann ich nicht arbeiten.—Under these circumstances, I cannot work.
2.unnecessary effort or trouble; fuss (commonly in the expression 'Umstände machen')(everyday)
a.to make things complicated; to cause trouble
Machen Sie sich bitte keine Umstände!—Please 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, situation, or fuss. 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.
