situation — the set of things that are happening and the conditions that exist at a particular time and place
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the set of things that are happening and the conditions that exist at a particular time and place
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌsɪtʃuˈeɪʃən/
Korean meaning: 상황, 형편, 처지
Korean pronunciation: 시츄-에이-션 (강세: 에이)
Example Sentences
- My mom asked about my dating situation, and I said 'It's complicated... like my math homework.'
- The traffic situation during rush hour is a complete nightmare.
- In this situation, we need to think outside the box, or maybe just think inside a different box.
situation
NOUN//ˌsɪtʃuˈeɪʃən//
the set of things that are happening and the conditions that exist at a particular time and place
The chef manages a stressful situation during the dinner rush
The station reveals the nation's situation!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
라틴어 'situatus'(위치한)에서 유래되었습니다. 원래는 '위치'를 의미했지만, 시간이 지나면서 '어떤 위치에서 벌어지는 일들의 총체', 즉 '상황'이라는 뜻으로 확장되었습니다.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My mom asked about my dating situation, and I said 'It's complicated... like my math homework.'”
“The traffic situation during rush hour is a complete nightmare.”
“In this situation, we need to think outside the box, or maybe just think inside a different box.”
“The political situation has become increasingly unstable.”
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