die Gelegenheit

Plural: die Gelegenheiten
Based on: ge-, liegen
Goethe B1 Noun #499 Noun
1.

the opportunity

(in sense of "moment in time")
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  • Diese Gelegenheit, heute Mitglied zu werden, kommt nicht wieder, also nutze sie! Code "dictionary"
  • This opportunity to become a member today won't come again, so seize it! Code "dictionary".

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How many meanings does the German word 'Gelegenheit' have?

Gelegenheit has 1 distinct meaning: 1. the opportunity.

What is the gender of 'Gelegenheit'?

die

What is the plural of 'Gelegenheit'?

die Gelegenheiten

What is 'Gelegenheit' related to?

The word 'Gelegenheit' is related to ge- and liegen.

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