overall situation
die Gesamtsituation, die Gesamtsituationen
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overall situation
The situation as a whole, considering all important circumstances and conditions together.
Trotz einzelner Fortschritte bleibt die Gesamtsituation im Hochwassergebiet angespannt.
Despite individual improvements, the overall situation in the flood affected area remains tense.
| gender | feminine die |
|---|---|
| plural | die Gesamtsituationen |
| genitive | der Gesamtsituation |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | die Gesamtsituation | die Gesamtsituationen |
| accusative | die Gesamtsituation | die Gesamtsituationen |
| dative | der Gesamtsituation | den Gesamtsituationen |
| genitive | der Gesamtsituation | der Gesamtsituationen |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'Gesamtsituation' is made up of 'gesamt' (overall) and 'Situation' (situation). 'Gesamt-' indicates that several individual aspects are being considered together.
Für die Entscheidung müssen wir die Gesamtsituation genau analysieren.
We need to analyze the overall situation carefully before making a decision.
Verbs such as 'berücksichtigen' (to take into account), 'einschätzen' (to assess), 'beurteilen' (to evaluate), and 'analysieren' (to analyze) frequently occur with 'Gesamtsituation'. The word is especially used when various factors are evaluated together.
Die Ärztin muss die Gesamtsituation der Patientin berücksichtigen.
The doctor has to take the patient's overall situation into account.
'Gesamtsituation' frequently occurs in factual, analytical, and official texts, for example in reports, assessments, or decisions. The word is often described more precisely with adjectives such as 'angespannt' (tense), 'unübersichtlich' (confusing), or 'schwierig' (difficult).
Nach mehreren Gesprächen ist die Gesamtsituation weiterhin schwierig.
After several discussions, the overall situation remains difficult.
