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scenario
A description of a possible future situation or a conceivable sequence of events. Different scenarios are often developed in order to prepare for various developments.
Die Firma hat ein Worst-Case-Szenario für eine mögliche Wirtschaftskrise entwickelt.
The company developed a worst-case scenario for a possible economic crisis.
The meaning of 'Szenario' depends on the topic. In the context of planning, politics, or business, it refers to a possible future development. In the context of film, theater, or literature, it means a detailed description of the plot.
Die Experten spielten verschiedene Szenarien für den Klimawandel durch.
The experts played through various scenarios for climate change.
When it is about possible developments, 'Szenario' is often combined with certain adjectives and verbs. Typical expressions are 'ein realistisches Szenario' (a realistic scenario), 'das schlimmste Szenario' (the worst-case scenario), or 'ein Szenario entwerfen/durchspielen' (to develop/play through a scenario).
Wir müssen uns auf das wahrscheinlichste Szenario vorbereiten.
We have to prepare for the most likely scenario.
In the meaning of 'Drehbuch' (script/screenplay), 'Szenario' is more of a technical term from film and theater production. In everyday conversation about a film, most people would rather use the word 'Drehbuch' (script/screenplay).
Das Szenario beschreibt detailliert jede einzelne Szene des Films.
The scenario describes every single scene of the film in detail.
case / fall
'der Fall' and 'das Szenario' can both have to do with a possible situation. 'der Fall' is more general and can mean a concrete situation; in the phrase 'für den Fall, dass' (in case), you are talking about a condition or precaution. 'das Szenario' describes more of a possible future development or a conceivable sequence of events. It is often used when planning and thinking through different possibilities. The words can be confused because both appear in contexts of planning and safety. In short: 'Fall' fits for a single situation or condition; 'Szenario' fits for an imagined or planned picture of the future.
Wegen des Sturms bespricht die Feuerwehr ein mögliches Szenario für die Nacht.
Because of the storm, the fire department is discussing a possible scenario for the night.
Für den Fall, dass der Zug ausfällt, nehmen wir den Bus.
In case the train is canceled, we'll take the bus.