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tilanne — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • matter noun Physical substance in general — anything that has mass and takes up space.
  • plight noun A difficult, distressing situation.
  • situation noun The set of circumstances or facts affecting something at a particular time.
  • status noun The current state or condition of something at a given moment.

Senses

tilanne is used for these senses in English:

  • matter An affair, condition, or subject, especially one of concern or (especially when preceded by the) one that is problematic.
  • plight (now, _, rare) A (neutral) condition or state. [from 14th c.]
  • situation The combination of circumstances at a given moment; a state of affairs.
  • situation Position or status with regard to conditions and circumstances.
  • status A situation or state of affairs.

matter — full definition

  1. noun Physical substance in general — anything that has mass and takes up space.
  2. noun A subject, situation, or affair, especially one that needs attention or is causing concern.
  3. noun An approximate amount or extent of something.
  4. verb To be important or significant.

plight — full definition

  1. noun A difficult, distressing situation.
  2. verb Archaic: to pledge or promise, especially as part of a marriage vow.

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