die Gelegenheit
noun · [ɡəˈleːɡŋ̩haɪ̯t] ·Etymology
From Middle High German gelegenheit. By surface analysis, gelegen + -heit.
Translation
-
opportunity, chance, instance, occasion
feminine
ausgezeichnete Gelegenheit.
excellent opportunity.
Gelegenheit zur Stellungnahme.
opportunity to comment.
Dass der erbenlose König wahnsinnig und die königliche Familie vergiftet wurde, verschaffte dem Armeegeneral die Gelegenheit, den Thron an sich zu reißen.
With the heirless king going crazy and royal family poisoned, the general of the army finally had his chance to usurp the throne.
- facility (facilities), accommodation feminine
Declension
| Case | Singular | Plural |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | Gelegenheit | Gelegenheiten |
| Accusative | Gelegenheit | Gelegenheiten |
| Dative | Gelegenheit | Gelegenheiten |
| Genitive | Gelegenheit | Gelegenheiten |