🇩🇪German Source WordCode: DE

Gelegenheit

Pronunciation / Transliteration: Gelegenheit

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Opportunity/ˌɒp.əˈtjuː.nɪ.ti/
nounCEFR B1 (Intermediate)Top #800 frequency
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🇩🇪 Example Sentence in German:

"Sie nutzte die Gelegenheit, um im Ausland zu reisen."

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A set of circumstances that makes it possible to do something.

    "She took the opportunity to travel abroad during her summer break."
  2. 2

    A chance for advancement or progress.

    "The internship provided him with an excellent opportunity to gain experience in his field."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The word 'opportunity' originates from the Latin 'opportunitas', which means 'favorable' or 'suitable'. It evolved through Old French 'opportunité' before entering English in the late Middle Ages, reflecting a shift from a nautical term referring to favorable winds to a broader sense of favorable circumstances.

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