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lay of the land in German

lay of the land in German is örtliche Gegebenheiten, Lage der Dinge, Stand der Dinge.

lay of the land in German

örtliche Gegebenheiten
noun
(idiomatic) The physical characteristics of the terrain or surrounding natural environment.
Lage der Dinge
noun
(idiomatic) The trends, feelings, intentions, and other factors influencing a strategic, political, or social situation.
Stand der Dinge
noun
(idiomatic) The trends, feelings, intentions, and other factors influencing a strategic, political, or social situation.
Stimmungslage
noun
(idiomatic) The trends, feelings, intentions, and other factors influencing a strategic, political, or social situation.
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What is "lay of the land" in German?

"lay of the land" in German is örtliche Gegebenheiten, Lage der Dinge, Stand der Dinge.

Are there other ways to say "lay of the land" in German?

Yes — German has 4 translations listed for "lay of the land": örtliche Gegebenheiten, Lage der Dinge, Stand der Dinge, Stimmungslage.

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