Noun
das Dilemma
Pronunciation: /ˌdiˈlɛma/
dilemma, predicament (a choice between equally unsatisfactory options)
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plural Dilemmas
Meanings
Noun
- dilemma, predicament (a choice between equally unsatisfactory options)
Example sentence
Ich verstehe dein Dilemma.
I understand your dilemma.
Word forms
singular
das Dilemma
plural
die Dilemmas
The four cases
Singular
Nominativedas Dilemma
Accusativedas Dilemma
Dativedem Dilemma
Genitivedes Dilemmas
Plural
Nominativedie Dilemmas
Accusativedie Dilemmas
Dativeden Dilemmas
Genitiveder Dilemmas
Usage
- in einem Dilemma stecken — Face a difficult choice between unsatisfactory alternatives.
- Dilemma / Entscheidung — A difficult predicament versus a decision of any kind.
Sie stand vor dem Dilemma, entweder Zeit oder Geld zu verlieren.
She faced the dilemma of losing either time or money.