No. 2,955 in German
angelegenheit
"Angelegenheit" means "matter" or "affair" in English, referring to a concern or issue.
In a sentence
Das ist eine ernste Angelegenheit.
This is a serious matter.
In this sentence, 'Angelegenheit' translates to 'matter' or 'issue', emphasizing the seriousness of the topic discussed.
Die Angelegenheiten des Vereins werden nächste Woche besprochen.
The affairs of the club will be discussed next week.
Here, 'Angelegenheit' is used in plural form to mean 'affairs' or 'matters', referring to the topics concerning the organization.
Bitte mischen Sie sich nicht in meine Angelegenheiten ein.
Please do not interfere in my matters.
In this sentence, 'Angelegenheit' refers to personal matters or affairs, emphasizing privacy and boundaries.
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