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
(idiomatic) The physical characteristics of the terrain or surrounding natural environment.
Lage der Dinge
(idiomatic) The trends, feelings, intentions, and other factors influencing a strategic, political, or social situation.
Stand der Dinge
(idiomatic) The trends, feelings, intentions, and other factors influencing a strategic, political, or social situation.
Stimmungslage
(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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