Word Frequency (Worthäufigkeit) #1500
Word (Wort)

die gelegenheit

Translation (Übersetzung) opportunity, occasion
Pronunciation (Aussprache) [ɡəˈleːɡn̩haɪ̯t]
B1
Nouns
Intermediate
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Tags (Tags)
feminine noun intermediate B1 opportunity occasion
A feminine noun meaning a favorable moment or chance to do something. Often used in formal and informal contexts to refer to opportunities or specific occasions.

gelegenheit - German Nouns - gelegenheit Meaning - gelegenheit Translation - gelegenheit Nouns Examples

gelegenheit is a German Nouns

Learn gelegenheit meaning, translation, pronunciation, and usage examples. gelegenheit is classified as a Noun in German grammar.

gelegenheit Examples (Beispiele) in English

gelegenheit examples with English translations. See how to use gelegenheit in sentences. gelegenheit example sentences in English below.

Ich nutze die Gelegenheit, um Deutsch zu lernen.
I seize the opportunity to learn German.
Personal development
Bei der nächsten Gelegenheit besuche ich dich.
I'll visit you at the next opportunity.
Making plans
Diese Gelegenheit bietet sich nur einmal.
This opportunity only comes once.
Rare chance

gelegenheit Word Family - gelegenheit Related Words - gelegenheit Family Members

gelegenheit Word Family (Wortfamilie)

gelegenheit word family includes related words, derivatives, and word forms. Learn gelegenheit family members with meanings, translations, and usage. Explore gelegenheit related words and expand your German vocabulary.

derived from (abgeleitet von)
gelegen
Meaning: convenient, situated
Tense: past participle of legen
Example: Die Zeit ist gut gelegen.
Verb
related noun (verwandtes Nomen)
Gelegenheitsarbeit
Meaning: casual work
Example: Er macht Gelegenheitsarbeit.
Noun
compound noun (zusammengesetztes Nomen)
Gelegenheitskauf
Meaning: opportunity purchase
Example: Das war ein Gelegenheitskauf.
Noun

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gelegenheit Usage & Related Words (Verwendung & verwandte Wörter)

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gelegenheit Collocations (Kollokationen)

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eine gute Gelegenheit
a good opportunity
High frequency
die Gelegenheit nutzen
to seize the opportunity
High frequency
bei Gelegenheit
when the opportunity arises
Medium frequency
Gelegenheit machen
to create an opportunity
Medium frequency
seltene Gelegenheit
rare opportunity
Medium frequency
günstige Gelegenheit
favorable opportunity
Medium frequency
Gelegenheit bieten
to offer an opportunity
Medium frequency
passende Gelegenheit
suitable occasion
Low frequency

gelegenheit Idioms (Redewendungen)

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Gelegenheit macht Diebe
Opportunity makes the thief
Temptation leads to wrongdoing when the chance arises.
die Gelegenheit beim Schopfe packen
to seize the opportunity by the forelock
To take advantage of an opportunity immediately.
eine Gelegenheit verpassen
to miss an opportunity
To fail to take advantage of a chance.
Gelegenheit gibt Mut
Opportunity gives courage
Having a chance can make one brave.
bei nächster Gelegenheit
at the next opportunity
When the next chance comes up.

gelegenheit Synonyms (Synonyme)

gelegenheit synonyms - words with similar meanings. Find alternative words for gelegenheit and expand your German vocabulary. Learn gelegenheit similar words and their usage.

Chance
Meaning: chance
High similarity
Möglichkeit
Meaning: possibility
Medium similarity
Anlass
Meaning: occasion
Medium similarity
Gelegenheitsmoment
Meaning: moment of opportunity
High similarity
Gunst
Meaning: favor
Low similarity
Gelegenheitsfall
Meaning: case of opportunity
Medium similarity
Gelegenheitszeitpunkt
Meaning: point in time of opportunity
High similarity
Gelegenheitsstunde
Meaning: hour of opportunity
Medium similarity

gelegenheit Antonyms (Antonyme)

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Verhinderung
Meaning: prevention
Unmöglichkeit
Meaning: impossibility
Gelegenheitslosigkeit
Meaning: lack of opportunity
Gelegenheitsmangel
Meaning: shortage of opportunities
Gelegenheitsversäumnis
Meaning: missed opportunity

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gelegenheit Semantically Related Words (Semantisch verwandte Wörter)

gelegenheit semantically related words - words that are conceptually or thematically related to gelegenheit. Explore gelegenheit related vocabulary and discover words in the same semantic field. Learn gelegenheit contextually related words to expand your German vocabulary.

Chance Möglichkeit Anlass Zeitpunkt Gelegenheitsarbeit Gelegenheitskauf Gelegenheitsdieb

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