No. 3,951 in German
umstand
"Umstand" means "circumstance" or "situation" in English.
In a sentence
Der Umstand, dass es regnet, hielt uns davon ab, spazieren zu gehen.
The circumstance that it is raining prevented us from going for a walk.
Umstand is used here to refer to a specific fact or condition, describing the reason or circumstance behind an action.
Unter diesen Umständen würde ich die Reise verschieben.
Under these circumstances, I would postpone the trip.
Umstände is used to refer to the surrounding conditions or context influencing an action or decision.
Es tut mir leid für die Umstände, die ich verursacht habe.
I apologize for the inconvenience I have caused.
Umstände is used to express inconvenience or trouble caused or experienced.
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