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situation

situation

Meaning of situation

the set of circumstances at a time

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British English/ˌsɪtʃuˈeɪʃən/
American English/ˌsɪtʃuˈeɪʃən/
Russian transcription[sʲɪtʊˈat͡sɨjə]
situation
situation - ситуация
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situation with Russian translation

situation usage examples

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Мы спокойно справились с ситуацией.

We handled the situation calmly.

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Ситуация изменилась после звонка.

The situation changed after the call.

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situation belongs to the topic "Top 1000". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

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situation synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between situation / circumstances / context / setting / condition / state

🇬🇧English
situation

the base word; means the set of circumstances at a time

A1Very Often

The situation changed quickly.

Ситуация быстро изменилась.

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🇬🇧English
circumstances

the conditions and facts surrounding a situation

A1Often

Under the circumstances, we had to leave.

При таких обстоятельствах нам пришлось уйти.

🇬🇧English

the surrounding words, events, or situation that give meaning

A1Very Often

You need to read the sentence in context.

Нужно читать предложение в контексте.

🇬🇧English

the place, time, and environment where something happens

A1Often

The story is set in a small town setting.

Действие истории происходит в маленьком городке.

🇬🇧English

a state or requirement; one part of the situation

A1Very Often

His condition improved after treatment.

Его состояние улучшилось после лечения.

🇬🇧English

the condition something or someone is in

A1Very Often

The machine is in a bad state.

Машина в плохом состоянии.

🇬🇧English

a place, role, or status; sometimes a situation in life or work

A1Very Often

She is in a difficult position.

Она в трудном положении.

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scenario

a possible way events may happen

A1Often

Worst-case scenario, the flight is delayed.

В худшем случае рейс задержат.

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How to pronounce situation and what this word means

situation translation: ситуация. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce situation

/ˌsɪtʃuˈeɪʃən/

situation translation

ситуация

situation examples

We handled the situation calmly.

situation transcription

/ˌsɪtʃuˈeɪʃən/, /ˌsɪtʃuˈeɪʃən/

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situation meaning: what does it mean?

the set of circumstances at a time

situation pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

situation is pronounced as /ˌsɪtʃuˈeɪʃən/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

situation definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

We handled the situation calmly. Translation: Мы спокойно справились с ситуацией.

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