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contingent in German

contingent in German is kontingent, möglich, etwaig — contingent means dependent on something else that is uncertain; conditional.

contingent in German

kontingent
adj
Possible or liable, but not certain, to occur.
möglich
adj
Possible or liable, but not certain, to occur.
etwaig
adj
Possible or liable, but not certain, to occur.
eventuell
adj
Possible or liable, but not certain, to occur.
Anteil
noun
That which falls to one in a division or apportionment among a number; a suitable share.
Kontingent
noun
That which falls to one in a division or apportionment among a number; a suitable share.
Kontingent
noun
(military) A quota of troops.
Truppenkontingent
noun
(military) A quota of troops.

What does "contingent" mean?

  1. adj Dependent on something else that is uncertain; conditional.
    "Her promotion is contingent on the project's success."
  2. noun A group representing a larger body, such as troops or delegates sent to an event.
    "A large contingent of protesters gathered outside the courthouse."

contingent in a sentence

  • Her promotion is contingent on the project's success.
  • A large contingent of protesters gathered outside the courthouse.

Similar words in German

Common German translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "contingent" in German?

"contingent" in German is kontingent, möglich, etwaig. contingent means: Dependent on something else that is uncertain; conditional.

How do you use "contingent" in a sentence?

Example: "Her promotion is contingent on the project's success." In German, "contingent" is kontingent, möglich, etwaig.

Are there other ways to say "contingent" in German?

Yes — German has 7 translations listed for "contingent": kontingent, möglich, etwaig, eventuell, Anteil, Kontingent.

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