No. 12,983 in German
zustände
"Zustände" means "states" or "conditions" in English.
In a sentence
Die sozialen Zustände in einigen Regionen erfordern dringende Maßnahmen.
The social conditions in some regions require urgent actions.
Here, 'Zustände' refers to 'conditions' or 'circumstances', specifically in a social context.
Im Sommer verschlechterten sich die Zustände der Infrastruktur durch unerwartete Wetterereignisse.
In summer, the conditions of the infrastructure worsened due to unexpected weather events.
In this usage, 'Zustände' refers to the 'state' or 'condition' of something tangible, namely the infrastructure.
Die chaotischen Zustände während des Festivals hinterließen bleibende Eindrücke bei den Besuchern.
The chaotic states during the festival left lasting impressions on the visitors.
Here, 'Zustände' is used metaphorically to describe the 'chaotic occurrences' or 'states' experienced during the festival.
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