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quandary in German

quandary in German is Verlegenheit, Zwickmühle, Dilemma — quandary means a state of being unsure what to do, especially when facing a difficult choice.

quandary in German

Verlegenheit
noun
A state of not knowing what to decide; a state of difficulty or perplexity; a state of uncertainty, hesitation or puzzlement.
Zwickmühle
noun
A state of not knowing what to decide; a state of difficulty or perplexity; a state of uncertainty, hesitation or puzzlement.
Dilemma
noun
A dilemma, a difficult decision or choice.
verfahrene Situation
noun
A dilemma, a difficult decision or choice.

What does "quandary" mean?

  1. noun A state of being unsure what to do, especially when facing a difficult choice.
    "She was in a quandary about whether to accept the job offer."
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quandary in a sentence

  • She was in a quandary about whether to accept the job offer.
  • The team found itself in a quandary after the lead engineer quit mid-project.

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What is "quandary" in German?

"quandary" in German is Verlegenheit, Zwickmühle, Dilemma. quandary means: A state of being unsure what to do, especially when facing a difficult choice.

How do you use "quandary" in a sentence?

Example: "She was in a quandary about whether to accept the job offer." In German, "quandary" is Verlegenheit, Zwickmühle, Dilemma.

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

Yes — German has 4 translations listed for "quandary": Verlegenheit, Zwickmühle, Dilemma, verfahrene Situation.

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