period of crisis
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period of crisis
A period of time marked by one or more crises, difficulties, or great uncertainty. This can refer to economic, political, or personal areas.
Während der wirtschaftlichen Krisenzeit haben viele Unternehmen Insolvenz angemeldet.
During the economic period of crisis, many companies filed for insolvency.
The word is made up of 'Krise' (crisis) and 'Zeit' (time/period). The linking n comes from the plural of the word 'Krise' ('die Krisen'). So it describes a 'Zeit der Krisen' (time of crises).
Nach der persönlichen Krisenzeit fühlte er sich stärker als zuvor.
After the personal period of crisis, he felt stronger than before.
'Krisenzeit' (period of crisis) is often combined with an adjective that describes the type of crisis more precisely. Common combinations are 'wirtschaftliche' (economic), 'politische' (political), or 'persönliche Krisenzeit' (personal period of crisis).
Das Land erlebte eine schwere politische Krisenzeit.
The country went through a severe political period of crisis.
Common verbs used with 'Krisenzeit' (period of crisis) are 'eine Krisenzeit durchmachen' (to go through/experience a period of crisis) or 'eine Krisenzeit überwinden' (to overcome/end a period of crisis successfully).
Sie hat in ihrem Leben schon viele Krisenzeiten durchgemacht.
She has already gone through many periods of crisis in her life.
