Umstände machen

Based on: Umstand
Phrase
1.

to "cause hassle"

(making thinks slightly complicated, usually used in context of asking for favors)
Examples
  • Ich will dir keine Umstände machen.
  • I don't want to create complications for you.
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Word of the Day – “umständlich”

A quick look at the meaning of "umständlich" and the noun "der Umstand" and what pregnancy clothes have to do with circumstances.

Vocab: umständlich, der Umstand, unter Umständen, andere Umstände

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How many meanings does the German word 'Umstände machen' have?

Umstände machen has 1 distinct meaning: 1. to "cause hassle".

What is 'Umstände machen' related to?

The word 'Umstände machen' is related to Umstand.

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Word of the Day – “umständlich”
A quick look at the meaning of "umständlich" and the noun "der Umstand" and what pregnancy clothes have to do with circumstances.
Vocab: umständlich, der Umstand, unter Umständen, andere Umstände
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