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.