dilemma

This is the 7774th most frequent Dutch word.


dilemma

A situation requiring a choice between equally undesirable or difficult options.


Here, 'dilemma' is used to express a choice between two challenging options.

Ik sta voor een dilemma: ga ik studeren of werken?

I face a dilemma: should I study or work?


In this sentence, 'dilemma' is used to describe a complex problem or situation needing a solution.

Het dilemma van de klimaatverandering vraagt om wereldwijde samenwerking.

The dilemma of climate change requires global cooperation.


Here, 'dilemma' refers to a critical point of decision-making in a specific context.

Tijdens de vergadering werd het dilemma van de budgetverdeling besproken.

During the meeting, the dilemma of budget allocation was discussed.