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dire straits in German

dire straits in German is furchtbare Notlage, große Not, schlimme Lage.

dire straits in German

furchtbare Notlage

noun

A difficult position.

große Not

noun

A difficult position.

schlimme Lage

noun

A difficult position.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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What is "dire straits" in German?

"dire straits" in German is furchtbare Notlage, große Not, schlimme Lage.

Are there other ways to say "dire straits" in German?

Yes — German has 3 translations listed for "dire straits": furchtbare Notlage, große Not, schlimme Lage.

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