No. 2,203 in German
dilemma
A situation in which a difficult choice has to be made between two or more equally undesirable alternatives.
In a sentence
Ich stehe vor einem moralischen Dilemma.
I am facing a moral dilemma.
Here, 'Dilemma' is used to describe a situation where a difficult choice has to be made between two options, particularly involving moral considerations.
Das Dilemma der modernen Technologien liegt in ihrer potenziellen Umweltbelastung.
The dilemma of modern technologies lies in their potential environmental impact.
In this sentence, 'Dilemma' is used to express a challenging situation or problem, particularly in the context of balancing technological advancement and environmental concerns.
Sie hat das Dilemma, welchen Beruf sie wählen soll.
She has the dilemma of deciding which profession to choose.
Here, 'Dilemma' is deployed to signify a personal issue involving decision-making between two or more options, emphasizing the difficulty or uncertainty in choosing.
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