Über die neuen Steuervorschriften herrscht noch viel Unsicherheit.
English: There is still a lot of uncertainty about the new tax rules.
Unsicherheit /ˈʊnzˌɪçɜhˌaɪt/ · noun · CEFR B2. German translation of "uncertainty".
See also: Vocabulary entry (German)
- Source term
- uncertainty
- Translation
- Unsicherheit
- CEFR Level
- B2
- Part of speech
- noun
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Article, Gender & Forms
German article/gender note: learn this word with the article "die".
| Dictionary form | Unsicherheit |
|---|---|
| Article | die |
| Gender/article class | feminine or plural |
| Plural | varies by noun |
How to use it in a sentence
- Pattern
- Subject + verb + die Unsicherheit
- Examples
- Das ist die Unsicherheit.
- Tip
- Use the article with the noun when the language normally requires one.
Example Sentences
Ihre Unsicherheit über ihre berufliche Zukunft machte sie besorgt.
English: Her uncertainty about her future career was making her anxious.
Phasen der Unsicherheit können auch spannende neue Chancen bringen.
English: Periods of uncertainty can also bring exciting new opportunities.
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